MAMA SITA'S Achuete Powder 10G
MAMA SITA'S Achuete Powder 10G
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🛒 Product description
MAMA SITA'S Achuete Powder 10G is a traditional coloring and seasoning from the Philippines, made from natural annatto extract (Achuete). The intense orange powder gives dishes a warm color and a mildly nutty, bittersweet flavor with a hint of nutmeg and mint - without any artificial additives.
🍽️ Serving suggestion
Dissolve in oil and use over rice, grilled meat or as a base for stews and marinades.
⏲️ Preparation time
Just a few seconds - simply dissolve in hot water or oil.
🍜 Types of use
Seasoning oil: Dissolved in hot oil as a base for aromatic dishes.
Marinades: Ideal for coloring and seasoning meat and fish.
Rice dishes: For visually appealing yellow-orange annatto rice.
🥗 Ingredients & Allergens
Annatto extract (73%), corn starch.
⚠ May contain traces of: Wheat, crustaceans, nuts, soybeans, milk, celery, molluscs.
📊 Nutritional information (per 100g)
Energy: 1600 kJ / 383 kcal
Fat: 0 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g)
Carbohydrates: 80 g (of which sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0g
Salt: 0.05g
👨🍳 Preparation & consumption recommendations
To color and season, simply dissolve 1 teaspoon of powder in a little hot oil or water and then mix into the dish. Do not add directly to food without dissolving it first.
📦 Storage recommendation
Store in a cool, dry place and protected from light.
ℹ️ More information
🏭 Manufacturer & Importer
Heuschen & Schrouff Oriental Food Trading B.V., P.O. 30202, 6370 KE Landgraaf, Netherlands
⏳ Best before date
See product packaging.
📖 More about the product
MAMA SITA'S Achuete powder is a high-quality, natural spice powder that is obtained from the seeds of the annatto bush (also called achuete). Annatto is particularly common in Latin American and Southeast Asian cuisine - in the Philippines it is a central ingredient in colorful, flavorful dishes.
What is Annatto?
Annatto (Bixa orellana) is a natural coloring agent with a nutty-spicy taste that is obtained from the seeds of the achuete fruit. In the kitchen it is used to give dishes an attractive appearance and a fine aromatic depth - without any artificial additives.
Why MAMA SITA'S?
The brand MAMA SITA'S stands for authentic Filipino products and is known for quality and tradition. Achuete powder is a tried and tested classic in many households when it comes to giving traditional dishes the right color and spice.
👩🍳 Recipe ideas
🍛 Philippine Caldereta with colored oil
Preparation:
- Dissolve 1 teaspoon of achuete powder in 2 tablespoons of hot oil.
- Use the colored oil to fry beef.
- Simmer with onions, tomato sauce, potatoes and peppers.
- Season with liver paste and chili - serve with rice.
🍚 Annatto rice as a side dish with grilled meat
Preparation:
- Dissolve 1 teaspoon of achuete powder in 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Toss 1 cup cooked rice in the colored oil.
- Season with salt and garlic – ideal with grilled meat or fish.
Whether as a natural coloring agent for rice or as an aromatic base for stews and marinades – MAMA SITA'S Achuete powder is a must for lovers of Filipino cuisine and anyone who wants to cook authentically, naturally and creatively.
