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Achiote Seeds

Bixa orellana Allergen-Free
Achiote Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Bixaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mesoamerican
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Achiote Seeds

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Achiote Seeds ?

Small, reddish-orange seeds used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent, imparting a mild, earthy, peppery taste and vibrant hue.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Achiote Seeds ?

Le/La/L'Achiote Seeds a un goût earthy, peppery avec des arômes woodsy, slightly nutty.

Taste
Earthy, Peppery
Texture
Grainy (when whole)
Aroma
Woodsy, Slightly Nutty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 5 g (1 tsp)
Calories373 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein13 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber18 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium300 mg
Iron10 mg
Potassium800 mg

Le secret du chef

To extract maximum color and flavor, gently toast achiote seeds in oil or lard until they release their hue, then strain.

Substituts & Proportions pour Achiote Seeds

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Achiote Seeds est Turmeric (ground), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:2 (Turmeric to Achiote). Provides a vibrant yellow-orange color, but with a different earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

Substituts pour Achiote Seeds avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Turmeric (ground) Meilleur 1:2 (Turmeric to Achiote) Provides a vibrant yellow-orange color, but with a different earthy, slightly bitter flavor.
Paprika (sweet or smoked) 1:1 Offers a reddish color and mild, peppery flavor, less intense than achiote.
Saffron Varies (small pinch) Very expensive, but provides a beautiful yellow-orange color and distinct flavor.
Food Coloring (Red/Orange) Varies Purely for color without adding specific flavor or complexity.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Achiote Seeds

  1. Available whole or ground, often as an oil or paste.
  2. Store in a cool, dark place for optimal color retention.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Achiote Seeds ?

  • Pork
  • chicken
  • rice
  • beans
  • corn
  • citrus
  • garlic
  • onions
  • chilies.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Achiote Seeds ?

Earthy, Peppery Woodsy, Slightly Nutty

Quel est un bon substitut pour Achiote Seeds ?

Le meilleur substitut est Turmeric (ground) (1:2 (Turmeric to Achiote)). Provides a vibrant yellow-orange color, but with a different earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le Achiote Seeds ?

Available whole or ground, often as an oil or paste. Store in a cool, dark place for optimal color retention.

Ingrédients Spice associés

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