Annatto Paste 250 g - Ile

Ile Annatto Paste is a flavorful seasoning paste made from annatto seeds blended with onion, spices, and vegetable shortening. It is commonly used to add a vibrant red-orange color and a mild earthy, slightly peppery flavor to a wide variety of dishes, especially in Latin American, Caribbean, and Filipino cooking.

Fun Fact

Annatto has been used for centuries as a natural dye and seasoning. The seeds contain pigments such as bixin that give foods their characteristic yellow to red-orange color.  

How to Use This Product

1. Mix the paste with oil, vinegar, or citrus juice to create a marinade.
2. Rub onto chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables before grilling or roasting.
3. Add to stews, rice dishes, or sauces for color and mild flavor.

Recipe Ideas

Annatto Chicken Marinade
Combine annatto paste with garlic, vinegar, and a little oil. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour before grilling or roasting.

Annatto Rice
Stir a small amount of annatto paste into sautéed garlic and onions before adding rice and water to create fragrant, golden rice.

Questions & Answers

Does the product contain allergens?
No common allergens are listed.

Is it vegetarian or vegan?
Yes — the seasoning mix itself is plant-based.

Storage?
Store refrigerated in an airtight container after opening.

Sustainability & Ethical Info

Packaged in glass. Please follow local recycling guidelines.

Ingredients / Composition

• Vegetable shortening (palm oil)
• Annatto seeds
• Onion
• Salt
• Spices

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

• Energy: 2670 kJ / 637 kcal
• Fat: 59 g (saturated 32 g)
• Carbohydrate: 5.4 g (sugars 2.3 g)
• Protein: 3 g
• Salt: 7 g