Annatto

Annatto Seeds on the left, Yellow Onion Skins on the right. by cavalaxis at

Archive 2007-11-01 cavalaxis 2007

Annatto Seeds on the left, Yellow Onion Skins on the right. by cavalaxis at

Silk Hankies cavalaxis 2007

Annatto seeds are sold in Hispanic grocery stores and are also available on line.

Achiote Paste: Pasta de Achiote 2006

Annatto seeds are sold in Hispanic grocery stores and are also available on line.

Achiote Paste: Pasta de Achiote 2006

Annatto seeds are sold in Hispanic grocery stores and are also available on line.

Achiote Paste: Pasta de Achiote 2006

In addition, sometimes a coloring agent Annatto is added and salted butter contains higher water content.

Unsalted vs. Salted Butter is the Question Jennifer 2008

Annatto seeds are also used to color oil, butter, margarine and cheese.

Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

Annatto seeds are also used to color oil, butter, margarine and cheese.

Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

Annatto seeds are also used to color oil, butter, margarine and cheese.

Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

Annatto Annatto, also known as achiote, is both a flavoring and a colorant.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004