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product_id: 75769331
title: "El Yucateco Paste Achiote, 3.5 oz"
brand: "achiote"
price: "41.85 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Achiote"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/75769331-el-yucateco-paste-achiote-3-5-oz
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Versatile heat enhancer Compact 3.5 oz jar Authentic Mexican spice blend El Yucateco Paste Achiote, 3.5 oz

**Brand:** achiote
**Price:** 41.85 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Unlock the secret spice of Mexico’s culinary elite!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** El Yucateco Paste Achiote, 3.5 oz by achiote
- **How much does it cost?** 41.85 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/75769331-el-yucateco-paste-achiote-3-5-oz)

## Best For

- achiote enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted achiote brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Quality:** Backed by 1,368+ rave reviews and a 4.5-star rating, this paste is a kitchen staple for flavor fanatics.
- • **Authentic Heritage:** Experience a centuries-old Mayan condiment that’s become a modern gourmet essential.
- • **Culinary Versatility:** Elevate everything from roast chicken to tacos al pastor with a single, vibrant paste.
- • **Perfect Portion Size:** 3.5 oz jar designed for easy storage and long-lasting freshness when refrigerated.
- • **Bold Yucatecan Flavor:** Infuse your dishes with the legendary Recado Rojo spice blend straight from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

## Overview

El Yucateco Paste Achiote is a 3.5 oz jar of authentic Mexican Recado Rojo paste, crafted from annatto seeds and traditional spices. Perfect for adding bold, smoky heat and vibrant color to a variety of dishes, it’s a versatile condiment celebrated for its rich heritage and trusted by thousands of home chefs and professionals alike.

## Description

El Yucateco Paste Achiote, 3.5 oz

Review: Amazing - This paste is wonderful in so many different foods. I combine it with lemon and rub it on a roast chicken or baked cut up chicken or on a thanksgiving turkey. I combine it with chipotle peppers with some adobo sauce and spread it on thinly sliced pork for a few hours then grill it for tacos al pastor along with grilled thinly sliced red onions and sliced grilled pineapple. I use it as part of the seasonings for the chicken that goes in tamales. I use it for about a dozen other recipes. This stuff is amazing and brings life to so many dishes. This spice blend originates in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico (according to my Mom) and is widely used in Mexican cooking. It was originally a Mayan condiment but has spread in use. It consists of Annatto seed along with a number of other spices. It is commonly also called Recado Rojo. Once opened, I store the leftover paste in the refrigerator for best results. That keeps it tasting fresh and helps keep it from drying out.
Review: Excellent spice combination - Good product.

## Features

- Product Type:Sauce
- Item Package Dimension:2.032 cm L X5.842 cm W X9.652 cm H
- Model Number :816493010033
- Country Of Origin: Mexico

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NU1O7T6 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,808 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #16 in Chile Paste |
| Brand | Achiote |
| Brand Name | Achiote |
| Container Type | Jar |
| Cuisine | Mexican |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,368 Reviews |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Item Form | Paste |
| Item Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Item Type Name | Food |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | El Yucateco |
| Model Number | 816493010033 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Jar |
| Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 6600 |
| Set Name | Single Item Set |
| Size | 3.52 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Ambient: Room Temperature |
| UPC | 022343160036 816493010033 708296215169 |
| Unit Count | 3.5 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Achiote
- **Flavor:** Chicken
- **Item Weight:** 0.1 Kilograms
- **Package Information:** Jar
- **Specialty:** Ambient: Room Temperature

## Images

![El Yucateco Paste Achiote, 3.5 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g+AIwe2ZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this product contain MSG? Thank you.**
A: The unnamed "spices" could well be a hidden source of MSG. check out Truthinlabeling.orghttp://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.htmlAlso, annatto, while indeed a natural colorant/flavoring, causes bad reactions in many people, including digestive and behavioral issues, hives, and more.http://fedup.com.au/stories/2016/1378-160b-feedback-from-annatto-petition-2-january-2016#violenceNot to mention that sodium benzoate has been associated with ADHD, asthma and cancer. Look on fedup.com for more info, and :http://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/is-sodium-benzoate-bad-for-kids

**Q: I've never used achiote paste before. How long will this keep after opening? and how should I store it?**
A: My grandmother told me to use unrefrigerated paste, powder or seeds only 6 months.  After that the taste diminishes and you then have to use double. But if you refrigerate it well it should keep for years. If you have it in oil, it should be refrigerated lest the oil goes rancid.

**Q: Anyone make Guam red rice with this?**
A: I try, and it’s a hit or miss when I do.

**Q: Since your Amazon sticker covers 75% of the info on the back of the box, can you tell me if this needs to be refrigerated after opening?**
A: I'm sorry that happened to you.  We do not package our units that way.   

Yes you should refrigerate after opening.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
*by M***N on April 29, 2012*

This paste is wonderful in so many different foods. I combine it with lemon and rub it on a roast chicken or baked cut up chicken or on a thanksgiving turkey. I combine it with chipotle peppers with some adobo sauce and spread it on thinly sliced pork for a few hours then grill it for tacos al pastor along with grilled thinly sliced red onions and sliced grilled pineapple. I use it as part of the seasonings for the chicken that goes in tamales. I use it for about a dozen other recipes. This stuff is amazing and brings life to so many dishes. This spice blend originates in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico (according to my Mom) and is widely used in Mexican cooking. It was originally a Mayan condiment but has spread in use. It consists of Annatto seed along with a number of other spices. It is commonly also called Recado Rojo. Once opened, I store the leftover paste in the refrigerator for best results. That keeps it tasting fresh and helps keep it from drying out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent spice combination
*by M***E on June 1, 2026*

Good product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this and will reorder
*by D***8 on June 12, 2026*

I like this and will reorder

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*Last updated: 2026-07-02*