Annatto Seed
Botanical Name
Bixa orellana
Botany
The plant is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 30 feet tall. The seeds are triangular and covered with an orange-red, waxy coat. It is the coating that contains the coloring principles.
Utilized Botanical Materials
Seed
Characteristics
Dark red
Unique , woody
Bland
Available In
Whole
Cut & Sift
Fine Cut
Ground
Harvest Months
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
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JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
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