Achiote
Category
Condiments, spices and additives
Seasonal period:
All year
Achiote is an orange-red condiment and food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana).
This spice is also called by local names such as achiote, bija, roucou (Peru, French Guyana) or onoto(Venezuela).
It can be found in the Caribbean and South American regions.
Nutritional information (100.0 g)
Energy
373.0
kcal
Carbohydrates
66.6
g
Proteins
11.4
g
Lipids
7.5
g
Fiber
29.7
g
Saturates
0.0
g
Monounsaturated fatty acids
0.0
g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
0.0
g
Cholesterol
0.0
mg
Calcium
213.0
mg
Iron
0.0
mg
Zinc
0.0
mg
Vitamin A
61.67
ug
Vitamin C
0.0
g
Folic acid
0.0
ug
Salt (Sodium)
0.0
mg
Sugars
0.0
g
The data is merely a guide and should not be used for medical purposes. Those responsible for the web disclaims any responsibility.
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