Kongaram

All About Achiote | Know Your Spice Annatto (Kongaram)

Kongaram | Achiote | Annatto

Kongaram – Read all about Kongaram in this section. Find and try some popular recipes too. I will be very happy and look forward to receiving your comments on these.

What is Kongaram? Kongaram is the Tamil name for Annatto (Bixa orellana). In the same language it is also called Sappira. It is a shrub native to a region between northern South America and Mexico. Kongaram is grown in many countries worldwide. The tree is best known as the source of annatto, a natural orange-red condiment obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds. Kongaram, commonly called annato or achiote, is an evergreen tropical shrub or small tree that is native to tropical parts of Central and South America.

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