Annatto (Bixa orellana), also known as achiote, urucum, and bija, is a small shrub or tree native to Central and South America. It is primarily grown for its vibrant reddish-orange seeds ...

Annatto is a bright orange-red pigment extracted from the seeds of the achiote tree, which thrives in tropical regions. It is ...

Kare-kare is a traditional Filipino beef stew made with peanut butter, fish sauce, garlic, onions and annatto.

What is the annatto paste in the marinade? Also called achiote, this paste is made from the seeds of the achiote tree, which both grows wild and is cultivated in Mexico and Central and South America.