ANNATTO POWDER.

+ Also known as achiote powder, annatto seeds grow inside the spiny fruits of the achiote tree.

+ Annatto powders primary use through history has been as a coloring agent for makeup, textiles, or to color foods.

+ However, many people are beginning to utilize achiote powder as a spice in and of itself. The flavor is bittersweet with notes of mace and mint.

+ The seeds are often added to oils to flavor and color them, or soaked in hot water to make a flame-colored broth.

+ Combine annatto powder with chili flakes, black pepper, cumin, coriander and salt for an all-purpose seasoning for everything from pickled mushrooms to homemade sausages.