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Bixa orellana (Achiote) is a shrub native to a region between northern South America and Mexico. Bixa orellana is grown in many countries worldwide.The tree is best known as the source of annatto, a natural orange-red condiment (also called achiote or bijol) obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds. The ground seeds are widely used in traditional dishes in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, such as cochinita pibil, chicken in achiote and caldo de olla. Annatto and its ...