Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 3.5 oz

Sazón Tropical builds on the Cuban sazón template with extra coriander and a generous load of annatto — the seed that gives Caribbean rice and stews their signature golden-orange hue. Coriander brings a citrusy, slightly sweet lift that softens the earthier cumin and garlic base.

Common Uses

Stirred into arroz con pollo, arroz con gandules, and yellow rice. Rubbed onto pernil, pollo asado, and pork chops before marinating with sour orange. Worked into picadillo, carne guisada, and shrimp criollo. Sprinkled over plantains, yuca, and roasted sweet potatoes. The color-and-flavor base for empanada fillings.

Cuisine Context

A pantry standard across Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican cooking. Where Sazón Caliente leans warm and peppery, Tropical leans bright and aromatic — the version cooks choose for seafood, poultry, and dishes where coriander's citrus note should come forward. Pairs with mojo, recaito, and sofrito.

Pro Tip

For the deepest color in yellow rice, toast the sazón in oil with the raw rice for 30 seconds before adding liquid — every grain absorbs the annatto evenly instead of streaking.

Ships from Doral, FL.