It is a species tree of the intertropical regions of America, specifically grown in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru Andes since pre-Columbian times. Its fruit spice is obtained achiote, common in Latin American cuisine. Form part of the kitchen yucateca as pibil and Mukbil chicken, among other dishes. Is acondiment that was widely used by the Maya, use extended to virtually all America To the islands Canary Islands and Southeast Asia
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