Annatto seeds
- Annatto seeds is also known as its Botanical name Bixa Orellana
- Its used as natural red dyes.
- Bixa Orelllana is also used as a natural food coloring in foods like ice cream, meats ,dairy products and condiments.
- Its also used in cosmetics like lipstick,hair coloring products,nail polish,soaps, lacquers and paints.
- Annatto seeds give a bright color that ranges from yellow to deep orange-red.
- Annatto seeds is used to treat diabetes, diarrhea, constipation, hepatitis, fever, high cholesterol, and blood pressure. Doctors also use it for heart health and cleansing the lung.
- Annatto powder is often mixed with other herbs, spices