What is Annatto? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Annatto?

Annato is a natural coloring agent from the seed of the achiote tree.These small seeds are dark reddish-orange and are wrinkly and dried. Annatto is a natural way to add a yellow or orange color to food. It has a mild flavor that is nutty, with a hint of nutmeg and pepper. Annatto is used in small amounts to add color to rice and other dishes common to Latin American cooking.

What does Annatto Taste Like?

Sweet

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Annatto Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories4kcal0%
Fats
0g
0%
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs3g1%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber
0g
0%
Proteins1g1%
CholesterolN/A
SodiumN/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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