Annatto seeds comes from the Achiote Tree that derives from the tropical regions of South America & The Caribbeans. It is a common spice in Mexico. It was also used in Mexican Manuscripts & used in Brazil for spiritual ritual purposes in body decorating. Annatto has an orange-red coloring, similar to turmeric, saffron or paprika and it's used in a wide range of ways amongst the Indigenous people.
- Make paste or powder from the seed.
- Add spice, natural coloring & flavor in food.
- Make oil for body or to cook with.
- Dye hair.
- Take it orally as an digestive aid.
- Use as an antioxidant.
- Use as natural sunscreen.
- Use as natural insect resistant when applied to skin.
- Make water from the seeds
- Use as Decorative &/or Paint:
- skin
- body
- pottery
- fabric
- jewelery
- other materials
- outside/inside textiles
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