Lesly Vera
Sacha inchi: Ready to take off
Thu, 06/02/14 - 13:48
By Lesly Vera
Following the 2013 approval of Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil and seeds for food application in Europe under the novel food legislation, the perennial plant from the Peruvian Amazon is attracting great interest in the specialty food and natural cosmetics sectors.
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New frontiers for quinoa
Wed, 02/05/12 - 08:01
By Lesly Vera
Contrary to common believe, quinoa may grow and harvest in different conditions: from the Andean highlands at 4,000 mts. and near salt flats, in the Andean valleys and even at sea level. Quinoa farmed at the lowlands of the Peruvian sea coast may reach yields of up to 2.3
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