Illyanna Maisonet, the James Beard Award–winning food writer, cookbook author, and the first Puerto Rican food columnist in the U.S., collaborated with us on this personal, deeply flavorful blend. This is one of three blends we developed with Illyanna as part of a collection inspired by her Puerto Rican family and upbringing in Central California—a reflection of the bold, vibrant flavors she grew up with. She says, "Sazón means identity, history, and comfort and creates the foundational flavor of Puerto Rican food. A savory, earthy blend based on garlic, cumin and achiote seeds, this sazón is made with wild achiote sourced directly from San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, and it brings tons of flavor without any MSG or salt. I use it on my pork shoulder roasts, moles and stews."