Origin: Manufactured, distributed, and commercialized by Industrias BRIOMOL, located in Estelí, Nicaragua, Central America.
Net Weight: 500 grams.
Ingredients Listed: Achiote (annatto), garlic, spices, salt, water, acetic acid, and sodium benzoate at 0.01% (as a preservative).
Achiote is highly valued in Central American, Mexican, and Caribbean cuisines for its mild, earthy, and slightly sweet peppery flavor. It is most famous for imparting a vibrant, deep orange-red color to dishes. It is frequently used for:
Marinating poultry (like the chicken pictured), pork, and fish.
Seasoning traditional rice dishes (such as Arroz con Pollo).
Preparing stews, tamales, and marinades (like Mexican Al Pastor or Recado Rojo).
If you are planning to cook with this, let me know if you would like a specific recipe recommendation or tips on how to substitute or dilute achiote paste for marinades!
