Ground Annatto Seeds Bulk Bag 3 Pounds

KOSHER Ground Annatto Seeds Bulk Bag 3 Pound-Annatto Annatto is the fruit of the plant identified as Bixa orellana. It shall be the true vegetable substance from which no portions of its volatile constituents have been exhausted. It shall be free of artificial coloring, adulterants and impurities. Product shall be free of defects and decay and shall comply in every respect with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. (/??næto?/ or /??n??to?/) is an orange-red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana) native to tropical regions from Mexico to Brazil.[1] It is often used to impart a yellow or orange color to foods, but sometimes also for its flavor and aroma. Its scent is described as "slightly peppery with a hint of nutmeg" and flavor as "slightly nutty, sweet and peppery".[2] The color of annatto comes from various carotenoid pigments, mainly bixin and norbixin, found in the reddish waxy coating of the seeds. The condiment is typically prepared by grinding the seeds to a powder or paste. Similar effects can be obtained by extracting some of the color and flavor principles from the seeds with hot water, oil, or lard, which are then added to the food. Source Wikipedia