Description

• Refreshing and aromatic citrus fruits from Yucatán, such as lime and orange, are paired with the warmth of axiote (annatto seed), fresh ginger and a hint of habanero chili. Axiote/Annatto, the gold of Mesoamerican cultures, is food and condiment; it is medicine and ritual. Indispensable in many dishes from southeastern Mexico, the aromatic seed is related to rites to Xipe Totec, a deity associated with the fertility of the earth and rain. This charming spice is used as a pigment and, among other things, has many medical properties. It has anti-inflammatory powers, reduces oxidation and aging of cells, and helps with vision problems, bones, respiratory system, acid reflux/ gastritis, and burns — a true gem.