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There’s a new and amazing plant in town that is creating waves in the health and wellness industry here in Jamaica. Its the Annatto 👉 Watch Next: Meet The NUTMEG MAN: https://youtu.be/CT8Yuxaauzc In this video I met with Mr. Winston Barr, spice expert and annatto farmer on his farm in Maroon Town, Jamaica . The goal? To learn more about the amazing plant (achiote, aka lipstick tree) and its potential health benefits. In addition to his wise words, we also gleaned shocking information from Dr. Barrie Tan, that in addition to its obvious coloring agent, it aids in digestion, prevent birth defects, lowers fever, clears mucus from the lungs, strengthen bones, boots eye health, improves skin care, heal wounds, eliminate headaches, relieve stomach issues, protect respiratory distress, lowers blood sugar levels as well as a possible anti cancer treatment. And by the way, in addition to its use cosmetics (lipstick etc.), cuisines (marination) and pharmaceuticals (colors to vitamins, capsules etc.) it is also used traditionally as an insect repellent! Be sure to check out my detailed article titled ‘ Authentic Jamaican Recipes For Annatto – The Miracle Spice!’. You can find it at this link (below) on my website: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/aut…#JamaicanSpices#Annatto#AnnattoBenefits ⚡ TIME STAMPS ⚡ 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meet The Spice Expert 01:53 The Annatto Tree 03:00 Dr. Barrie Tan on Annatto 04:20 The Pod Of The Annatto 05:30 The Annatto Seeds 06:00 The Lipstick Plant demo 06:50 Traditional Uses Of Annatto 09:00 Health benefits Of Annatto 12:49 Does Annatto Seeds Expire? 13:04 Is Annatto Seeds Safe To Eat? 13:29 What does Annatto Seeds taste like? 13:46 Is Annatto Spicy? 13:56 What spice is Annatto similar to? 14:34 Is Annatto and Turmeric The Same? 14:42 How Do You Cook With Annatto? 15:33 How much Annatto to use in cooking? 17:24 Wrapping Up By the way, this is actually the second feature on Mr. Barr. In the original video (No Hands, No Problem) we discussed his disability and how it motivated him to achieve his dreams. You can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/CiFUFQ9HTxs 🔥 WATCH NEXT: Meet The NUTMEG MAN: https://youtu.be/CT8Yuxaauzc —————————— ✅ I recommend you also watch: —————————— 🔗 She makes authentic Jamaican baskets – meet Ms Joy: https://youtu.be/orADkmNzu_Y 🔗 Watch me pick fresh Jamaican breadfruits: https://youtu.be/xK0mEHNttr8 —————————— ✔️ SPECIAL THANKS & LINKS —————————— 📞 Mr. Winston Barr’s Production (Barrs Spice): 876-573-1728 🔗 Dr. Barrie Tan Speaking On The Health Benefits Of Annatto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7rA… 🔗 My Website: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com 🔗 My E-STORE (for Jamaican products): https://www.etsy.com/shop/myislandjam… ———————————————- ✔️OTHER ‘MUST-SEE’ VIDEOS ———————————————- 🔗 The Jamaican Herb Tour: https://youtu.be/RWAFyzynVjc 🔗 The Montego Bay City Tour: https://youtu.be/kgHj3l8Scek 🔗 100% Organic Farming In Jamaica: https://youtu.be/hEwzHQX5j_Q 🔗 How To Make PURE Jamaican Castor Oil: https://youtu.be/dxls8XxosDk ———————————- 💡 FAQ’s, CONTACTS & COMMUNITY 💡 ——————————— 📞 For Support, Features, Tours or Bookings: 876-825-2237 ▶ JOIN MY EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Many bonus perks for those who become a patron of My-Island-Jamaica.com! http://www.patreon.com/myislandjamaica ————————————– ✔️ Be Sure To Check my Awesome PLAYLISTS AS WELL: ————————————— ▶ JAMAICAN FOOD AND RECIPES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… ▶ TOP JAMAICAN ATTRACTIONS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… ▶ JAMAICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… ▶ AMAZING JAMAICAN PEOPLE AND PERSONALITIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… ▶ JAMAICAN RESORTS AND VILLAS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… ▶ JAMAICAN COMEDY AND FUN VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… Love Jamaica and want to learn more about #TheRealJamaica. Here are the next steps … 🔔SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: GET ‘THE REAL JAMAICA’ 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWX… ▶ GET MY FREE EBOOK: “101 Intriguing facts about Jamaica”: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/my_… ⚡ CONNECT WITH ME! ⚡ 🔥 Facebook: http://facebook.com/myislandjamaica 🔥 Twitter: http://twitter.com/myislandjamaica 🔥 Instagram: http://instagram.com/myislandjamaica Wellesley Gayle is the founder and author of My-Island-Jamaica.com, where he shares the uniqueness of Jamaica with the world – since 2007! For more information, visit My-Island-Jamaica.com