PASTE, ACHIOTE - Kosher/Gluten Free
1# Jar | $11.60 |
PASTE, ACHIOTE - Kosher/Gluten Free
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Description:
Temporarily Unavailable... Achiote Paste is considered the “Saffron” of Mexico. A pinch of fresh Achiote gives any dish an exotic, earthy perfume. Achiote Paste is a blend of Annatto seed, garlic, vinegar, iodized salt, and spices. Used primarily in Latin cuisines it is specific to Southern Mexico and Central America. Smeared on fish before it is grilled or painted on pork before it is braised or roasted, Achiote Paste imparts the deep color and warm flavor of Mexican cooking.
Ingredient Statement:
Vinegar, Annatto Seed, Spices, Salt, Garlic.
Best rubbed on chicken, pork, fish, or seafood but can be used for beef, lamb, veal, and ground beef. Try a few of these dishes to spice up your menu; Achiote chicken and cilantro dumplings, broiled Red Snapper with Achiote Paste, create a spicy chicken and citrus salad or make a marinade and barbecue sauce for beef.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Dilute 1 ounce of the paste into ½ cups of vinegar or sour orange juice. Rub into meat and allow to marinate. Use 1 tablespoon per serving.
Product Description
Achiote Paste is considered the “Saffron” of Mexico. A pinch of fresh Achiote gives any dish an exotic, earthy perfume. Achiote Paste is a blend of Annatto seed, garlic, vinegar, iodized salt, and spices. Used primarily in Latin cuisines it is specific to Southern Mexico and Central America. Smeared on fish before it is grilled or painted on pork before it is braised or roasted, Achiote Paste imparts the deep color and warm flavor of Mexican cooking.
Physical
Color: Deep red.
Flavor: Pungent vinegar with warm spices.
Size: Paste.
Chemical
Moisture: 55%
Sulfites: N/A
Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Vinegar, Annatto Seed, Spices, Salt, Garlic.
Allergen Statement
Contains no allergens.
Packaging & Storage
Shelf Life: Min 6 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Plastic jar.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size 1Tbsp. (15g) | |
Amount Per Serving | |
Calories 25 | Calories from Fat 0 |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
Sodium 280mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Sugars 0g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin A | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 2% |
Iron | 30% |
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |