What is Achiote Paste? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Achiote Paste?

Achiote paste, also known as recado rojo in Spanish is a spice blend used in Mexican and Belizean cuisines. Achiote is another word for annatto seeds which is one of the primary ingredients of achiote paste and imparts the red colors that denote this spice blend. Cumin, garlic, cloves, black pepper, allspice, and salt accompany annatto seeds in the spice paste. The flavors are spicy, earthy, and nutty with a hint of tartness. It is used in mole sauces, tamales, and a number of savory dishes.

What does Achiote Paste Taste Like?

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Ingredients

lemon juice

Lemon juice is made from the flesh of the pulpy yellow lemon fruit. The juice is squeezed from the flesh of the lemon and is a pale yellow color. The flavor is very sour and bright. Lemon juice is used in multiple cuisines around the world to brighten and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients. Lemon juice is used to make lemonade and goes well on fish. It has many uses.

orange juice

Orange juice is a sweet and tart beverage made from the juice of the orange. Oranges are round and have a pulpy and extremely juicy flesh. This flesh is pressed and squeezed to remove all of the juice. The result is an orange colored fruit juice with a sweet flavor and a tart edge. Orange juice is sold with the pulp, giving it texture, or pulp free for a smoothly textured drink.

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.

garlic

Garlic is used in cuisines around the world and is extremely popular for its depth of flavor. The garlic bulb forms underneath the soil and is harvested once it reaches maturity. The bulb typically has thin, dry, white and flaky skin, surrounding the individual cloves. Often there are 10-12 cloves to a bulb/head of garlic. The cloves are cream colored with a strong smell and flavor that is spicy and sharp. Garlic takes on a nutty flavor in addition, when cooked. It is used in countless dishes, sauces, breads and more.

Achiote Paste Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Oz29g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	18kcal	1%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	5g	5%
Sugars	1g	6%
Fiber	2g	19%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	642mg	80%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Achiote Paste?

1 Oz of Achiote Paste contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Achiote Paste?

1 Oz of Achiote Paste contains 5 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Achiote Paste?

1 Oz of Achiote Paste contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Achiote Paste?

1 Oz of Achiote Paste contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Oz of Achiote Paste?

There are 18 calories in 1 Oz of Achiote Paste.

How many calories are in 5 Tablespoon of Achiote Paste?

There are 3 calories in 5 Tablespoon of Achiote Paste.

How many calories are in 1 cup of Achiote Paste?

There are 6 calories in 1 cup of Achiote Paste.

How many calories are in 1 Glass of Achiote Paste?

There are 55 calories in 1 Glass of Achiote Paste.