ROUCOU ground achiote - eco

Annatto (or Achiote) is a spice that is extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the annatto tree, a tree native to Central and South America. 

The seeds are coated with an orange-red pigment called bixin, which is used as a natural coloring in the food industry to give an orange-yellow color to certain products such as cheese, butter, sauces, soups, chips and snacks.   Achiote (or achote) is a name given to the paste or preparation obtained from the seeds of the annatto tree, a tree found mainly in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

This paste is also called annatto or roucou.   It is often used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine to add color and flavor to certain dishes, such as tomatoes, empanadas, stews and soups. 

It can also be used as a natural alternative to artificial food colors in the food industry.   Annatto is often used to make marinades for meat, fish or vegetables, adding spices and herbs for flavor. 

It can be used to give a yellow-orange color to a sauce, such as tomato sauce or barbecue sauce.   Annatto is used to color certain types of cheese, such as cheddar or colby.   It is important to note that achiote is often used in small quantities so as not to change the flavor of the dish too much. 

In addition, it is recommended to add it at the start of cooking so that the color and flavor can diffuse well into the dish.