Jamaican Spice Expert REVEALS The INCREDIBLE Health Benefits Of Annatto |

[@oooooo-kr4ep]

I didn't his number. Please list it again. Thx!

[@myislandjamaica]

His diect contact is 876 573 1728 or 876 540 2871

[@etfdgh1019]

Yes

[@euneta]

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 .

[@myislandjamaica]

I'd support you, go for it my friend. 👍

[@evancephillips-soash1828]

Well..you can tell me..i want to know!

[@anassahbenji6056]

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.

[@meganlord781]

That's a great idea! Am ready to purchase. Blessings.

[@gennisparry4352]

Go ahead!

[@jinorriwilson4196]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Indeed

[@robertlussier2944]

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!

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks Robert!

[@adnarobinson3953]

Thanks for the info I didn't know it is this in Goya sizon

[@robertlussier2944]

I also found a similar spice by Badia, called Sazon tropical, that comes in a larger container, not little packets.

[@e.adriannapatterson3900]

I so love Sazon Goya. It enhances the flavor of food. Delicious!

[@marciabloise4007]

THANKS A MILLION MR ROBERT 🙏

[@ileniepowell]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

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 [e-mail].

[@annmccurdy4401]

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 .

[@myislandjamaica]

another new one, love it!

[@rosebudsdelight8589]

Grew up with it in my kitchen just 2 days ago I used making fritters

[@lornadavis5896]

Is this product exported to the UK. Can I purchase it in powder form?

[@patremagilbert8787]

Nice

[@keisasamuels8902]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

Pleasure is mine my friend

[@brunid2945]

We know it as achiote in Puerto Rico.

[@hopesmith2185]

Mr. Barr is a very knowledgeable and wise man. I cannot wait to get my hands on his annatto powder.

[@enidblake4876]

He sell in the Charles Gordon market in Mobay on a Friday i think,someone can correct if am wrong

[@euneta]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@kathleenknox3407]

We know it as roucou in trinidad,its used to colour meat in a dish called pastel Also to colour soups and stews

[@myislandjamaica]

interesting indeed Kathleen!

[@nadinefrancis5981]

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.👍

[@myislandjamaica]

oh yes Nadine!

[@yankeesam4938]

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!

[@gennisparry4352]

@@yankeesam4938 The plants and herb came from God. Africa is not the whole world.

[@margianspruce1419]

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 🙏🙏🕊️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯♥️🖤💚🧡

[@myislandjamaica]

Up 👍

[@trelawnny]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@jenniferbrown4618]

Come to Falmouth

[@Beyondme7700]

All I know is my mom use to say yuh hair red like annatto bag...lol

[@Lindamorena]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Great tip!

[@angellahylton1759]

Wow. This really took me back to my childhood. I will definitely start using annatto. Thank you Mr. Barr

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@anassahbenji6056]

I love how everybody are going back to their roots

[@aidamorales3329]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@rosalindm.7020]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Great 👍

[@taneishawicombe2606]

No sah a wah Lisa use pon har skinnnn. 😍😍😍 sis skin looks glowing

[@myislandjamaica]

Good life in the hills, she'll say taneisha! No stress :-)

[@caroletalktings]

Love this. So refreshing, to learn about the best of Jamaica. I had to share this with my UK, JA and USA families 😊👍🏿

[@myislandjamaica]

Oh so sweet. You are welcome

[@anassahbenji6056]

That's beautuful

[@allisonwelcome4682]

Growing up in Guyana I remember my Grandmother having a huge Annatto tree in the back yard and we used it to color food

[@stephaniewood9608]

Thank you for this information💙💙💙

[@myislandjamaica]

Blessings.

[@taniastephenson9693]

Wow, Jamaica is a healing mecca, very informative and beneficial.

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@gennisparry4352]

What a beautiful plant and flower the annotto plant is. We used to color our nails and lips with it when we were children.

[@myislandjamaica]

Wonderful

[@evettburke9555]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Aye mi girl

[@carolmorrison8992]

Wonderful show the farmer is bless I see has no arms 🙏👍💯🥰

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, it is a blessing!

[@lynnswindells8076]

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 ♥️

[@myislandjamaica]

It's a please my friend

[@winsomeg1124]

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!!

[@myislandjamaica]

Blessings my friend

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@shirleylambey1553]

In Belize wr call it Recardo we used to colour our meat

[@AnnaYAH5315]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@beverlygauntlett8462]

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.

[@desreneranglin1374]

Hello Mr Bar. It’s so good to know about annota and what benefits it has, blessings 👍🙏

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes yes

[@junewilliams2560]

Hey Winston Barr more blessing my friend

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@yellowrose803]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. How much powder.should one take for health as the capsules are very expensive? Thank you 🙏🤗

[@myislandjamaica]

Over to Mr. Barr

[@emmdub5590]

Use leaves to make tea. Drink unsweetened. Supposed to be good for high blood sugar.

[@myislandjamaica]

True

[@mariaherradi8732]

Also for fungus .

[@kristinawhite7881]

Thx for letting me know❣🕊....

[@kristinawhite7881]

Awesome knowledge shared.🕊.....

[@ministerjumpp361]

Wow. I remember this colouring from childhood - rundown, fritters, stews...

[@alph1975]

My mother used to tell me about it. This is very informative.

[@fruitofthespiritislovepeac4953]

We use it in Jamaica. I used live In Clarendon Over 60 years ago. Most for colour. 🙏🏿

[@myislandjamaica]

yes, yes.

[@Safirlady]

Superb video hun, great info, 👍🏽💕💕💕❤️

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks dear

[@jacintacunningham3822]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

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

[@rosemundmondesire613]

Yes I know it as ruccu likewise

[@angelallman2748]

🙌 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....🙏👊💖

[@ordmarshall2213]

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.

[@stephenramsey6828]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Sounds cool. You are welcome Stephen

[@martinpike803]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

wow, such a blessing Martin.

[@rosefeurtado2735]

In St. Mary my parents usually grow annotto and sell to the factory

[@augreybaker9800]

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

[@meganlord781]

My grandmother usually use it for cooking. Thank you for explaining Mr Barr. Great interview!

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@bibisalimaabdulla8374]

I went to the farm in Africa and learnt all about the plant and Annato. They used it to paint their face, for their holiday. It is a strong color. How can I buy some fresh ones in seed form and how much will it cost?. Thanks

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, wonderful plant. His contact is 876-573-1728, or [e-mail]

[@joanthompson2818]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

👍👍👍👍

[@shirleybelgrove9181]

My tree is never without blossoms.and am making much use of it Thanks for the info From Trinidad

[@myislandjamaica]

happy for that, blessings Shirley

[@sandrae.gardner4529]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Very cool!

[@evadneyhaughton9424]

My mother used it back in the days

[@bibisalimaabdulla8374]

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.

[@bibisalimaabdulla8374]

Is it possible to buy some fresh from you?.

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, please. His contact is 876-573-1728, or [e-mail]

[@adrianc.4805]

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 👍

[@myislandjamaica]

That's awesome. Blessing my friend!

[@queenfabulous145]

I know the Annatto spice from I was a child my grand mother use It in all her food coloring very nice spice.

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@claudettejackson9676]

Truly, I used to rub it on my lips 👄 when I was a little girl. My mom said to me red lipstick fit your complextion, and I have been using red lipstick every since I am all grown up. She said red goes well with me. She used it in coconut oil back then.

[@myislandjamaica]

Cool

[@monicaeaston6055]

Yes my grandma used it in coconut oil and salt fish cookup like how you would use paprika

[@delrosemorris9949]

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.gardner4529]

That's right.

[@myislandjamaica]

Oh wow!

[@jenniferbeathea7906]

Yep ❤️

[@joycehayles9346]

My grandma used it that way too Deloris

[@DS-ss7fp]

Thanks for the memories, I grew up with annotto on my grandmother property. Makes fried chicken pretty and stews 😍

[@myislandjamaica]

You are welcome DS!

[@bwhaturnotwhatdysay6159]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Go for it my friend!

[@deadreflash2232]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

Cool

[@dr.gbengaoyebelievershealth]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

🙏

[@elfredawright]

I grew up with my mother using Annetto to colour run-down, give colour to salt-fish fritters etc. Living outside of Jamaica now, I buy the powdered form on Amazon.

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks for sharing. You can actually get it here as well my friend. www.etsy.com/MyIslandJamaica/listing/1092616326/annatto-100-organic-jamaican-annatto?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1641838868098

[@kayliathequeen9612]

Learning so much. I've never heard of Annato.

[@myislandjamaica]

It's so good!

[@ellenmclean1529]

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.

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@patriciabrown8757]

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

[@sylviabute7530]

Very informative video. Thank you!

[@joymitchell5082]

price is reasonable too he is so well rounded about all the product he sells

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, a good man and great business mind.

[@naneez123]

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 👍🏾🙏🏾

[@myislandjamaica]

Glad it was helpful! Which country is this NaneeBee?

[@lornareid175]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, thanks

[@rosebruno217]

Oh wow I just bumped into this and liked name so I subscribed. This is very interesting stuff. Thanks

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks Rose, and please share

[@quakerlyster]

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.

[@junerowe9645]

Afternoon how do I use it for my eyes

[@ExistNNature]

Wow! Beautiful plant

[@myislandjamaica]

And powerful health benefits too!

[@noelwilliams6213]

Acre's of Tumeric farm used to be at Grange Lane St Catherine'near Spanish Town in the eighties.

[@herfamiller139]

My grandmother use to put it in the hot oil when she was making saltfish fritters. It was so good.

[@myislandjamaica]

Yum, yum Herfa!

[@joanthompson2818]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

Sweet

[@niegenwalker8011]

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

[@myislandjamaica]

Oh yes... New research according to Dr Barrie Tan

[@silvanamoise1275]

I only make natural soaps with annatto powder Must try it in my food and see what it’s like

[@myislandjamaica]

Please do

[@ericawhyte245]

Annatto is also a great preservative

[@myislandjamaica]

now this is new.

[@fxdezx6613]

i used to play with annato when i was little also my stepmother used it when she is frying dumplings.

[@myislandjamaica]

I'm curious to see what those dumplings looked like :)

[@entheogenicmidwife]

Wow!

[@namelastname2127]

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.👌

[@myislandjamaica]

You're welcome 😊

[@dawnbell667]

Great seasoning did not know it have so much health benefit thanks Guys

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@arlenebattick8692]

I know about it from childhood days saw my grandmother using it

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@hopestewart2668]

Thanks very much king 👑 you doing a very good job 👏🏾 keep it up please

[@myislandjamaica]

You are welcome my friend

[@karenleach6427]

Annatto is called Rookoo in Trinidad and Tobago we wash the seeds out in water and as liquid like ketchup and throw away the seeds first time I heard about the grinding of the seeds which make a lot of sense I will try grinding the seeds to make the powder thank you so much

[@myislandjamaica]

Rookoo. Lovely. Thanks for sharing too.

[@juliettephillips7219]

I will search for it TO here

[@myislandjamaica]

Please do

[@eileenfairclough6033]

What's the best planting time

[@veronicas6899]

This is so refreshing and informative to watch videos that's so positive, Thanks to you man of God, I'm now watching contents from Jamaican again. I prayed your channel will,continue to grow and grow with millions and millions of subscribers and view.

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks Ver.

[@gennisparry4352]

Yes, I loooooooooooooove your channel.

[@sisiwest6169]

Great content about natural food colorants and myriads of healthy benefits

[@myislandjamaica]

Thanks

[@fillistine]

Grannie would alway talk of annatto and the benefits. wonderful!!

[@myislandjamaica]

God bless her soul Fillistine. Now you please use, enjoy the benefits and pass on to your children.

[@shamyramarie866]

Thanks for sharing

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@dawnbell667]

My mom use to put it in coconut oil and fry salt fish flitters

[@myislandjamaica]

Interesting!

[@nicholasjones9163]

Can I buy seeds of that one, can you send to Western Australia, ?? Maybe customs won't allow it. Please advise me

[@myislandjamaica]

Let me check my friend

[@prosperityprincess963]

Nice to see this tree again

[@myislandjamaica]

Yes, yes.

[@annmariehenry6447]

Thanks again for another informative video.

[@myislandjamaica]

you are welcome my friend. please continue to share them.

[@daborrahbush7870]

coming to you from North Carolina

[@myislandjamaica]

👍

[@marvadollison1169]

Oh, wow love cooking with annato, my Dad when in Life enjoyed me cooking his delicious shrimp stew in annato. Tfs,Sirs, many blessings💗❤️🙏🏽👍👍👍

[@myislandjamaica]

every time Marva!

[@mardy5054]

Used it in pakassa/ flush sauce for coloring.

[@myislandjamaica]

cool

[@sandralevy9839]

My mother used it to color Coconut Oil when we were kids, she would make her own oil.

[@myislandjamaica]

Great. I hope you learned something

[@kchow5935]

Can you use it to mix with juices and how much to use?

[@myislandjamaica]

I'm pretty sure, but let me turn the question to Mr. Barr. Mr. Barr?

[@kathychinn3334]

Grandma used this a lot, my mom has it home ...must have!

[@myislandjamaica]

I believe so now

[@angiewilliams6282]

Am buying some today first am hearing about it thanku for information

[@myislandjamaica]

Blessings and thanks

[@Ladypat123]

Well informative....thank you muchly 🙏👏👍😍

[@myislandjamaica]

You are welcome my friend.

[@valcarnegie7347]

Yes I grow up seen my mother using annotta now no one's know it ,one question how does one grow annatta it's by sending. im looking for a plant and how long it took to mature