Homemade Reduced-Oil Achiote Paste

Homemade Reduced-Oil Achiote Paste is a seasoning paste from Latin American cuisine made from annatto (achiote) seeds, often blended with spices and oil to add a warm reddish color and earthy, slightly peppery flavor to meats, rice and stews. It’s typically used in small amounts as a marinade or finishing paste rather than eaten on its own. As a homemade, reduced-oil version, Homemade Reduced-Oil Achiote Paste can contribute notable dietary fiber — 7g per 100g — thanks to the seed and spice components, while providing color compounds derived from annatto. Because it’s concentrated and flavorful, a little goes a long way in recipes. Nutritionally, achiote paste supplies carotenoid pigments (antioxidant compounds) and a range of micronutrients, so it can add both flavor and phytonutrients to dishes without needing large amounts. Its reduced-oil preparation keeps the fat content lower than traditional pastes, making it an ingredient-forward way to boost color and taste in savory cooking.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~3.00€/100g