06-21-2012, 07:37 AM
There are (at least) 2 varieties of annatto here. One has brightly red pods and these are used decoratively - you'll see them in December on wreaths. I don't know if their seeds are edible.
The other annatto is not as showy, but it has the edible seeds. These are added to the rice water for Latino and Filipino foods to add flavor and color. They can also be ground up and sprinkled on top of various foods. If you borrow some cookbooks from the library you will certainly find it in the ingredients lists.
The other annatto is not as showy, but it has the edible seeds. These are added to the rice water for Latino and Filipino foods to add flavor and color. They can also be ground up and sprinkled on top of various foods. If you borrow some cookbooks from the library you will certainly find it in the ingredients lists.