Annatto is a natural food additive that has been linked to various benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved eye and heart health, and anticancer properties. Annatto is a type of food ...

Annatto is a natural food coloring and spice derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). "Achiote" is the Spanish word for annatto. About 70% of natural food colors come from annatto.

Annatto seed growers seek government assistance for organic certification and fair pricing amid challenges from middlemen in ...

The spice world is rich with ingredients that transform dishes through aroma and taste, and there are some spices that also deliver vibrant color. Annatto seed is one such spice that imparts both ...

Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may be better antioxidants than tocopherol-tocotrienol mixtures or alpha-tocopherol alone, suggests a recent study testing infant formula containing omega-3 fatty ...

Welcome to the second edition of "What the Heck Do I Do with That?"—an occasional foray into the less-familiar nooks and crannies of the spice rack, ethnic food specialty store or farmers' market.

Often overshadowed by more popular superfoods, annatto seeds are slowly but steadily gaining attention for their health ...

Annatto has antioxidants and other compounds that may protect cells, fight harmful bacteria, and improve bone health. Rarely, annatto can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and allergic reactions.