Organic whole annatto seeds, red bulk, Guatemala

Product description

Biova organic annatto seeds are a traditional colouring spice from Guatemala that gives foods a warm, natural red hue. The whole seeds of the annatto shrub (Bixa orellana) appear as bright red pieces with a particle size of around 4.5–6 mm.

At Biova, the organic annatto seeds are gently dried as red bulk product, carefully cleaned and packed without additives. The coarse particle size ensures good flowability, accurate dosing and consistent quality in professional processing.

In kitchens, foodservice and food manufacturing, you mainly use the colouring power of annatto seeds for naturally tinting rice, soups, stews, sauces or marinades. The whole seeds are usually infused in oil, butter or water and then removed again, leaving a clean, even red colour.

Origin

The organic annatto seeds come from Guatemala, where the annatto shrub finds ideal growing conditions in a warm, humid tropical climate. This origin allows Biova to source evenly coloured seeds with stable colour intensity.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The annatto shrub is grown outdoors and harvested by hand or mechanically when ripe. After the pods are opened, the seeds are removed, gently dried, thoroughly cleaned and packed as whole pieces in the typical 4.5–6 mm particle size as bulk product.

Characteristics

The intense red colour of the whole seeds is characteristic and, thanks to the coarse particle size, very easy to dose. Unlike powdered forms, the pieces remain stable in shape, can be removed again after infusing and provide a clear, natural colour without additives.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the country of origin, the colour intensity and aroma profile of annatto seeds vary slightly; Guatemalan material is known for its uniform, stable red colouring. Gentle drying and careful cleaning improve the flowability and processability of the red bulk product and make it attractive for Biova customers in professional kitchens and production.

Taste & aroma

Annatto seeds have a mild, slightly nutty to warmly earthy aroma with subtle spice. The aroma is restrained and takes a back seat to the colouring power, so dishes can be intensely coloured without significantly masking their own flavour.

Suggested uses

• For natural colouring of rice dishes, soups, stews and vegetable pans in kitchens and foodservice.
• For intensely coloured oil, butter or water infusions in sauces, stocks, marinades and convenience products.
• As a red colouring spice in professional food production, e.g. for spice blends or ready meals.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Guatemala
• Particle size: whole seeds, approx. 4.5–6 mm (pieces / whole)
• Colour: Red