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Recado Rojo

Yucatecan achiote paste with citrus and spices.

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About Recado Rojo

Recado Rojo is a Yucatecan achiote seasoning paste used to marinate and flavour meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other savoury foods. A typical mixture combines ground annatto with spices and an acidic ingredient such as bitter orange, lime, or vinegar. The balance varies between household recipes and prepared products.

It usually has a warm, earthy, gently peppery flavour with citrus acidity and a distinctive annatto character. Some versions are mild, while others include dried chiles or additional spices for more heat. The paste is cohesive and spreadable; finely ground versions are smooth, while coarser mixtures may feel slightly grainy.

Recado Rojo is generally red to brick-red and may be made fresh, sold as a compact paste, or diluted into a marinade or cooking sauce. Mixing it with liquid makes it easier to coat food and distributes its colour. Cooking mellows the raw spice edge and carries the seasoning into the dish.

Ingredient type
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Recado Rojo nutrition & diet

Recado Rojo nutritional value

Product example: SPICED ANNATTO SEED PASTE, ACHIOTE (Mercado Latino, Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
200kcal
Protein
4.0g
Carbs
44.0g
Fat
0.0g

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Portions & preparation

Use the specific recado rojo paste recipe and serving amount, distinguishing it from dry achiote seasoning. Achiote, citrus, spices, salt, oil, and other components vary by maker. References should match the paste as used, especially when it is diluted, cooked into a sauce, or applied as a marinade.

Compare the right form: Match references to the specific brand or recipe of Yucatecan recado rojo paste; dry achiote, spice powders, and finished marinades are separate forms.

Diet considerations

Recado rojo is a seasoning paste generally based on plant-derived achiote and spices, but the blend itself does not establish universal dietary compatibility. Check for animal stock, lard, dairy, or seafood additions. Finished dishes may add meat, coatings, tortillas, grains, or other cereal ingredients.

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Dietary compatibility

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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — SPICED ANNATTO SEED PASTE, ACHIOTE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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