Annatto Achiote Tree Seeds for Natural Dye

Annatto Achiote Tree Seeds for Natural Dye offer a vibrant, plant-based option for color and spice. The annatto tree (Bixa orellana) is a tropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas. Seeds are enclosed in spiny red pods and yield a vivid yellow to orange dye used in food, cosmetics, and textiles. In cooking, the seeds are ground into powder or steeped in oil to create natural color and a mild, earthy flavor.

Beyond color, annatto has traditional medicinal properties with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines in dishes such as arroz con pollo, tamales, and adobo, and as a natural colorant in cheddar cheese and butter. The plant features heart-shaped green leaves and clusters of pink to white flowers; it grows 6–20 feet tall with a bushy, upright habit and adapts to tropical and subtropical gardens. Annatto oil is made by steeping the seeds in oil.

📋 Product summary:

• Botanical name: Bixa orellana; common names include Annatto, Achiote, Lipstick Tree.
• Seeds yield a vivid yellow to orange dye used in food, cosmetics, and textiles.
• Used in cooking as ground powder or annatto oil, providing a mild, earthy flavor.
• Natural colorant in cheddar cheese and butter.
• Growth profile: shrub or small tree reaching 6–20 feet; heart-shaped green leaves; pink to white flowers; well-suited to tropical and subtropical gardens.
• Medicinal and nutritional notes: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; contains tocotrienols (vitamin E); traditional use for digestive issues, skin conditions, and high blood pressure.