Mexican chorizo sausage won't be the same without it. Achiote Paste is from achiote seeds that is used to flavour many Mexican dishes. Its red colour comes from annatto seed used in the paste and it is delicately flavoured with garlic and spices such as epazote and cumin. Great as a rub on grilled meats such as chicken. Achiote Paste imparts a lovely colour to rice when added to a pilaf and can be used in compound butters for basting on roast turkey or chicken. ---

• PREMIUM QUALITY – This delicious seasoning paste is proudly and sustainably produced within the United States. We made sure to deliver only the best quality achiote paste since it’s used to flavour so many Mexican dishes.
• CLASSIC FLAVOUR – Achiote, also known as “annatto seed paste” and “recado rojo” is a popular seasoning from the Yucatan and is also used in other parts of Mexico and Central America. Achiote adds not only great flavors and aromas, but also gives your food a vibrant color.
• HOW IT’S MADE – Achiote is made of ground annatto seeds blended with other herbs and spices to create a distinctively delicious tangy flavor commonly found in dishes such as Cochinita Pibil.  Its red colour comes from annatto seed used in the paste.
• HOW TO USE – Take 1.75 oz of Achiote (half of a 3.5oz brick), dissolve with 3/4 cup of bitter orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, oil, or water to marinate up to 2lbs of meat (approximately enough for one whole chicken) and cook.
• OTHER IDEAS – Great as a rub on grilled meats such as chicken. Achiote Paste imparts a lovely colour to rice when added to a pilaf and can be used in compound butters for basting on roast turkey or chicken. Mexican chorizo sausage won't be the same without it.