I am a Jamaican and I want to write a book on some of these wonderful things that are grown and produced in Jamaica with a little patois. The spring water is amazing and so cool .
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
I'd support you, go for it my friend. 👍
@evancephillips-soash18283 жыл бұрын
Well..you can tell me..i want to know!
@anassahbenji60563 жыл бұрын
When you do a book will you also do pictures so we can identify what ya talk bout. I would love to purchase that book.
@meganlord7813 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Am ready to purchase. Blessings.
@gennisparry43522 жыл бұрын
Go ahead!
@jinorriwilson41962 жыл бұрын
Big up Mr. Barr and his establishment. Was walking through the market, and he was so passionate about introducing this annatto to young individuals like me. I admire the unique initiative and the genuine efforts he puts in.
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@kathleenknox34073 жыл бұрын
We know it as roucou in trinidad,its used to colour meat in a dish called pastel Also to colour soups and stews
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
interesting indeed Kathleen!
@robertlussier29443 жыл бұрын
Annatto is the main coloring/flavoring in Goya brand of Sazon(con achiote) flavor packets. Very good in rice dishes. 👍 Another great video, Mr. Gayle!
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert!
@adnarobinson39533 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I didn't know it is this in Goya sizon
@robertlussier29443 жыл бұрын
I also found a similar spice by Badia, called Sazon tropical, that comes in a larger container, not little packets.
@e.adriannapatterson39003 жыл бұрын
I so love Sazon Goya. It enhances the flavor of food. Delicious!
@marciabloise40073 жыл бұрын
THANKS A MILLION MR ROBERT 🙏
@annmccurdy44013 жыл бұрын
I grow up seeing my mother using it In her cooking rundown. Even when making fritters she wld burn the seeds in the oil first.that gives the fritters a nice color/flavour .
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
another new one, love it!
@rosebudsdelight85893 жыл бұрын
Grew up with it in my kitchen just 2 days ago I used making fritters
@lornadavis58963 жыл бұрын
Is this product exported to the UK. Can I purchase it in powder form?
@patremagilbert87873 жыл бұрын
Nice
@jobethrico12 күн бұрын
"Natta " in patois !
@euneta3 жыл бұрын
I am refreshed by watching you Mr Barr talking about Anna to. When I was a child my dad cultivate it, lots of it and mum always use it to colour food. But is rather nice and make the food look pretty. I love JA it’s a pity so many damn devil is roaming the land. God bless us with so many wonderful things. Thank you Mr B and your daughter.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@hopesmith2185 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Barr is a very knowledgeable and wise man. I cannot wait to get my hands on his annatto powder.
@enidblake4876 Жыл бұрын
He sell in the Charles Gordon market in Mobay on a Friday i think,someone can correct if am wrong
@keisasamuels89023 жыл бұрын
I thought I knew the fruits and vegetables of the Caribbean. But I was awed by this multi faceted fruit. Great job in showcasing not only the fruit and its properties but also the diligent and well informed individuals who harvest it. Good job Lisa and Mr Barr. Thanks for sharing and enlightening culinary participants and hopeful farm hands like myself. It’s always amazing to keep up with the wonders of Jamaica. Best regards
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Pleasure is mine my friend
@brunid29453 жыл бұрын
We know it as achiote in Puerto Rico.
@ileniepowell3 жыл бұрын
You have taken me back in time. My mother and grandmother used Annotto to colour the fritters and other 'salt ting'. Never knew of the health benefits, other than the coloring. Indeed knowledge is increasing and so much is being revealed. I really love the information. Just discovered your channel. Continue to showcase our local products. We used to have the plant on our land but over time things die. Is there a way we could get the plants to purchase? Thanks to Mr. Barr and his daughter.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Hey Eileen, its a blessing to be able to bring this to you my friend. In terms of your question on purchasing plants, I'll defer to Mr. Barr. His contact is 876-573-1728, or barrspice@gmail.com.
@trelawnny3 жыл бұрын
Truth... Grew up seeing my Grandmother using it, and even to this day it is still my favorite colouring/flavor in run-down. The flavor is great/unique in whatever you choose to put it in.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@jenniferbrown46183 жыл бұрын
Come to Falmouth
@Beyondme77003 жыл бұрын
All I know is my mom use to say yuh hair red like annatto bag...lol
@nadinefrancis59813 жыл бұрын
Such a learned gentleman. I would listen to him everyday. He explains things so well and he is well informed . I am in the food industry and I have never explored annotto spice like this.👍
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
oh yes Nadine!
@yankeesam49383 жыл бұрын
The caribbean is filled with plants originated from Africa, so many herbs, plants, are still thriving there, there is another video, Rokos kitchen in jamaica, he lives off his land, all natural foods!
@gennisparry43522 жыл бұрын
@@yankeesam4938 The plants and herb came from God. Africa is not the whole world.
@allisonwelcome46823 жыл бұрын
Growing up in Guyana I remember my Grandmother having a huge Annatto tree in the back yard and we used it to color food
@taniastephenson96933 жыл бұрын
Wow, Jamaica is a healing mecca, very informative and beneficial.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@margianspruce14193 жыл бұрын
Very educational video as per usual Sir! Thanks for sharing/ showcasing Jamaica in a positive way. Keep it going, Mr Bar, you're doing well, JAH guide and protect you. Such a positive example to us all. Blessings one and all, I so love country / natural living ! Those lush greenery is a blessing. Jamaica! One love, peace iyah 🙏🙏🕊️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯♥️🖤💚🧡
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Up 👍
@noelwilliams62132 жыл бұрын
Acre's of Tumeric farm used to be at Grange Lane St Catherine'near Spanish Town in the eighties.
@evettburke95553 жыл бұрын
OMG I truly miss the spring water in Jamaica. My parents also lived by the spring waters. The first part of my life I drank spring water so 😋. This is in the parish of Clarendon, now my body is. Filled with chemicals.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Aye mi girl
@carolmorrison89923 жыл бұрын
Wonderful show the farmer is bless I see has no arms 🙏👍💯🥰
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a blessing!
@taneishawicombe26062 жыл бұрын
No sah a wah Lisa use pon har skinnnn. 😍😍😍 sis skin looks glowing
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
Good life in the hills, she'll say taneisha! No stress :-)
@Lindamorena3 жыл бұрын
I use annoatto to colour my oil when I cook Ackee and Saltfish or saltfish by itself, and use a few dashed of the powder in my rice and peas. Beautiful colour. My mom said her mother used to make Annatto oil.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@aidamorales33293 жыл бұрын
My Mom used for years in her rice that brings color I don't know much elders know grew in the island they are like a bean she knows I know how to use now my mom is 93 lots of wisdom glad to know how to use
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@winsomeg11243 жыл бұрын
We had a few Annatto trees in our backyard in Clarendon, Jamaica. my Grandma used Annatto in her Chicken soup, Beef soup & stew. She'd season her meats with it. Rip Grandma. Thanks for sharing!!
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Blessings my friend
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@shirleylambey15533 жыл бұрын
In Belize wr call it Recardo we used to colour our meat
@angellahylton17593 жыл бұрын
Wow. This really took me back to my childhood. I will definitely start using annatto. Thank you Mr. Barr
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@anassahbenji60563 жыл бұрын
I love how everybody are going back to their roots
@caroletalktings3 жыл бұрын
Love this. So refreshing, to learn about the best of Jamaica. I had to share this with my UK, JA and USA families 😊👍🏿
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Oh so sweet. You are welcome
@anassahbenji60563 жыл бұрын
That's beautuful
@martinpike8033 жыл бұрын
I visited Jamaica and was in awww wow everything is colorful it was like walking into tech a color 4k but seriously it was a great time and after 2 weeks the eating all the fruits and veggies that are there and came home feeling like a new person
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
wow, such a blessing Martin.
@joseliamf86811 күн бұрын
In Trinidad we don't really use the seeds just so. We usually pour hot water on it and rub the colour off the seeds and use the liquid in our cooking
@emmdub55903 жыл бұрын
Use leaves to make tea. Drink unsweetened. Supposed to be good for high blood sugar.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
True
@mariaherradi87323 жыл бұрын
Also for fungus .
@kristinawhite78813 жыл бұрын
Thx for letting me know❣🕊....
@kristinawhite78813 жыл бұрын
Awesome knowledge shared.🕊.....
@rosefeurtado27359 ай бұрын
In St. Mary my parents usually grow annotto and sell to the factory
@stephenramsey68283 жыл бұрын
When I was a with my grandfather in the hill of Westmoreland .harvest annatto every year.that was fun.i am joyous to hear it's name again.thanks.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Sounds cool. You are welcome Stephen
@junewilliams25603 жыл бұрын
Hey Winston Barr more blessing my friend
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@joseliamf86811 күн бұрын
In Trinidad and Tobago we call it Roocoo we use it a lot in our cooking especially fish dishes
@juliettephillips72193 жыл бұрын
I will search for it TO here
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Please do
@ordmarshall22132 жыл бұрын
Why am I not in Jamaica? Jamaicans should all be in great health! I am missing so much by living away from the land of my birth! Thank you ma bro. These are great information that you are providing. I am learning so much, that I had no clue, about my country. And talking about these herbs, fruits and the likes is such a wonderful idea. Great job! I think it is time to come home.
@sandrae.gardner45293 жыл бұрын
We had a few trees at the gate of the house where I grew up in Ramble, Manchester. That's what mama used to season meat, especially goat and chicken. I always make sure that I have some here in my cabinet.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@evadneyhaughton94243 жыл бұрын
My mother used it back in the days
@rosalindm.70203 жыл бұрын
Good video , as a chef I have used this product. Some people use yellow food color to make yellow rice but this is the real deal.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍
@beverlygauntlett84623 жыл бұрын
I grow up an Annatto my mom used it to cook instead of curry my mom use it in many thing, it is really good.
@stephaniewood96082 ай бұрын
Thank you for this information💙💙💙
@myislandjamaica2 ай бұрын
Blessings.
@shirleybelgrove91813 жыл бұрын
My tree is never without blossoms.and am making much use of it Thanks for the info From Trinidad
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
happy for that, blessings Shirley
@daborrahbush78703 жыл бұрын
coming to you from North Carolina
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@joanthompson28182 жыл бұрын
Iam Jamaican living in American but I but I know all about Annattto counrty from st Mary Jamaica 🇯🇲My dad is from the garden parish st Ann
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@ministerjumpp361 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I remember this colouring from childhood - rundown, fritters, stews...
@gennisparry43522 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful plant and flower the annotto plant is. We used to color our nails and lips with it when we were children.
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@joanthompson28182 жыл бұрын
I use to see my mother put it in salt fish fritter to give it alittle color it taste so good 👍Annatto good old days
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@deadreflash22323 жыл бұрын
Memory refreshed 😌.....thanks reminding me of natural I grew up.....my grandmother used all of these natural spices and herbs grown right there in our backyard.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@patriciabrown8757 Жыл бұрын
Annatto my aunt use it to colour meat in those days in the 70 taste good when cook I which we could go back to those days like to watch your video
@queenfabulous1453 жыл бұрын
I know the Annatto spice from I was a child my grand mother use It in all her food coloring very nice spice.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@alph1975 Жыл бұрын
My mother used to tell me about it. This is very informative.
@adrianc.48053 жыл бұрын
Upful feature I know this elder he's the one I purchase my spices & seasonings from to cook with might be visiting tmrow too.. great sharing on the knowledge as well i'm wowed by it for real no joke 👍
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Blessing my friend!
@lynnswindells80762 жыл бұрын
I always love watching your videos, meeting all the amazing people they are so informative and I love all the beautiful herbs and spices and fruit's you show. Always enjoyed ♥️
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
It's a please my friend
@joymitchell50823 жыл бұрын
price is reasonable too he is so well rounded about all the product he sells
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a good man and great business mind.
@DS-ss7fp3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories, I grew up with annotto on my grandmother property. Makes fried chicken pretty and stews 😍
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome DS!
@niegenwalker80113 жыл бұрын
We use it into Portland for coloring in coconut run down ! Mama use it to cook with ! But I didn't knew it is good for cancer
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes... New research according to Dr Barrie Tan
@dr.gbengaoyebelievershealth2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing this indigenous knowledge to light for public consumption. It is most interesting to know of the many obtainable health benefits in using this natural colourant as against the many negative health effects from using artificial food colourants.
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
🙏
@ExistNNature2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful plant
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
And powerful health benefits too!
@desreneranglin13742 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr Bar. It’s so good to know about annota and what benefits it has, blessings 👍🙏
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes
@fxdezx66133 жыл бұрын
i used to play with annato when i was little also my stepmother used it when she is frying dumplings.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious to see what those dumplings looked like :)
@entheogenicmidwife3 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@jacintacunningham38223 жыл бұрын
I grew up in St.Vincent and the Grenadines knowing this fruit as Ruccu. We used it to make sauce for Codfish and Corned Red Snapper. Delicious. Happy to know the healing properties Will be buying this since I have just been diagnosed with Ov.C
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it is full of health benefit. And I've partnered with Mr. Barr. Here's the link to it on my e-store: www.etsy.com/uk/MyIslandJamaica/listing/1092616326/annatto-100-organic-jamaican-annatto
@rosemundmondesire6133 жыл бұрын
Yes I know it as ruccu likewise
@angelallman27483 жыл бұрын
🙌 Sorry about that Sis. I pray for total healing from the Most High God. I visited St Vincent twice with my daughter who is an Actress and she was commissioned by the BBC to do a programme with the school children comparing their lives with Western children. We were featured on the TV and Press. We loved St Vincent so much we came back for a holiday....🙏👊💖
@lornareid1753 жыл бұрын
Wow very interesting my mother and grandmother always put it into the oil when frying fish it gives the fish a pretty colour and used it in rundown too
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks
@ellenmclean15293 жыл бұрын
I use to see my parents cook with it , it can go in coconut rundown; I am in the USA states I bought a little bottle in the seasons where we get all different seasons I grew up eating annoto in Ja. That's why I and my family kept healthy.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@fruitofthespiritislovepeac49532 жыл бұрын
We use it in Jamaica. I used live In Clarendon Over 60 years ago. Most for colour. 🙏🏿
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
yes, yes.
@meganlord7813 жыл бұрын
My grandmother usually use it for cooking. Thank you for explaining Mr Barr. Great interview!
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@kayliathequeen96123 жыл бұрын
Learning so much. I've never heard of Annato.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@herfamiller1393 жыл бұрын
My grandmother use to put it in the hot oil when she was making saltfish fritters. It was so good.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yum, yum Herfa!
@Safirlady3 жыл бұрын
Superb video hun, great info, 👍🏽💕💕💕❤️
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dear
@ericawhyte2453 жыл бұрын
Annatto is also a great preservative
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
now this is new.
@prosperityprincess9633 жыл бұрын
Nice to see this tree again
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes.
@kathychinn33343 жыл бұрын
Grandma used this a lot, my mom has it home ...must have!
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
I believe so now
@augreybaker98002 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful tree it’s like curry tree is Annotto better than curry in food someone had given me some I’m going to use it now I see the benefits thank for sharing
@fillistine3 жыл бұрын
Grannie would alway talk of annatto and the benefits. wonderful!!
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
God bless her soul Fillistine. Now you please use, enjoy the benefits and pass on to your children.
@bibisalimaabdulla83743 жыл бұрын
Went to Africa and visited the spice farm and learnt all about this annato seeds. The also use it to paint their face for holidays.
@bibisalimaabdulla83743 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to buy some fresh from you?.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Yes, please. His contact is 876-573-1728, or barrspice@gmail.com
@GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves3 жыл бұрын
👩🏫interesting
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@arlenebattick86923 жыл бұрын
I know about it from childhood days saw my grandmother using it
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@delrosemorris99493 жыл бұрын
Hi! My grandmother, had a tree by the kitchen. She wrapped the seeds in a piece of cloth. Then, it depends on the menu that required color, she would put it in the hot oil.
@sandrae.gardner45293 жыл бұрын
That's right.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow!
@jenniferbeathea79063 жыл бұрын
Yep ❤️
@joycehayles93463 жыл бұрын
My grandma used it that way too Deloris
@naneez1233 жыл бұрын
Amazing information 🙏🏾 thank you. We have annatto in our country but I've never used it in food or to eat, thats very informative thank you. We jst use it as paint to paint face/body for traditional dances ceremonies. Big up to this channel 👍🏾🙏🏾
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Which country is this NaneeBee?
@namelastname21273 жыл бұрын
Waaa I'm really learning, I've seen it before, but this is my first time knowing all about it, that's amazing and thank you for sharing.👌
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@doreenalovell50713 жыл бұрын
I purchased this on Amazon
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Remember you can get it from him, directly from the source here
@rosebruno2173 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I just bumped into this and liked name so I subscribed. This is very interesting stuff. Thanks
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rose, and please share
@quakerlyster Жыл бұрын
I bought some of these a while ago because I heard they were good for you. I recently found them but I didn't know how to use them so I threw them outside on the ground.
@bwhaturnotwhatdysay61593 жыл бұрын
American here I love that seasoning. You can toast in oil the strain oil n store the oil in bottle so i have it on hand. It is really really good on Australian goat I cook the goat n I ground seed make a simple sauce then place the cooked goat into the sauce mmmm! I grow saffron but I want to try n grow it, it's been getting hard to find.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Go for it my friend!
@junerowe96452 жыл бұрын
Afternoon how do I use it for my eyes
@claire9243 жыл бұрын
Wow. My mom, and grandma use to use it.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@dawnbell6673 жыл бұрын
My mom use to put it in coconut oil and fry salt fish flitters
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@debbiedawkins62843 жыл бұрын
Raising the bar.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
indeed. I think it should read 'The Barr has been raised' :-)
@marvadollison11693 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow love cooking with annato, my Dad when in Life enjoyed me cooking his delicious shrimp stew in annato. Tfs,Sirs, many blessings💗❤️🙏🏽👍👍👍
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
every time Marva!
@dawnbell6673 жыл бұрын
Great seasoning did not know it have so much health benefit thanks Guys
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
👍
@jackier3013 жыл бұрын
I use it to colour my handmade soaps
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
You do Jackie? DM me please.
@sisiwest61693 жыл бұрын
Great content about natural food colorants and myriads of healthy benefits
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jalynluis63943 жыл бұрын
I bought anatto from Mr Barr in Montego Bay market
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@sylviabute75303 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you!
@mardy50543 жыл бұрын
Used it in pakassa/ flush sauce for coloring.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
cool
@angiewilliams62823 жыл бұрын
Am buying some today first am hearing about it thanku for information
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Blessings and thanks
@AnnaYAH531511 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
@silvanamoise12753 жыл бұрын
I only make natural soaps with annatto powder Must try it in my food and see what it’s like
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Please do
@kathychinn33343 жыл бұрын
Please make a video the is spring..
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Noted my friend.
@shamyramarie8663 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@myislandjamaica2 жыл бұрын
👍
@barbarasanders79653 жыл бұрын
I had no idea.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Good learning huh?
@veronaclarke66563 жыл бұрын
My mother always used annato to cook with .where can I get it to buy inthe USA 🇺🇸I would like to get some to buy 🙂.
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ver, I've partnered with Mr. Barr, you can get it here now: www.etsy.com/listing/1092616326/annatto-100-organic-jamaican-annatto
@denisegraham84863 жыл бұрын
Is it in things Jamaican shops? Interesting
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
Some of them, but here's a link to get it online Denise. www.etsy.com/uk/MyIslandJamaica/listing/1092616326/annatto-100-organic-jamaican-annatto
@treasurehunter183hunter83 жыл бұрын
👍👍💯 thanks brother great information
@myislandjamaica3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@elizabethbrazel91623 жыл бұрын
My grand and grandmother use it for colouring i did have a few plants. Too so not new