ANNATTO MINI HEART

The ancient Mayas and Aztecs regarded it as a symbolic substitute for blood and thus held it sacred. It was also used to make ink. Virtually all ancient Mayan scriptures were penned in annatto juice. Indigenous people still use the pulp for ‘cosmetic purposes’, as hair dye or lipstick, hence the English common name ‘Lipstick tree’.‘Achiote recado’ is a typical spice paste of southern Mexico that is used to marinade meats, poultry, and fish.