Insights & References
Explore articles, studies and references that support the value, origin and nutritional profile of ingredients from Peru’s biodiversity.
The Yacon Plant
A general-reading reference that describes the yacon plant, its botanical classification, common Andean names, storage roots, flavor, texture, fragility and naturally occurring fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS).
Covers: Botanical identity · Yacon roots · Andean crops · Fructo-oligosaccharides
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Camu Camu in Summary
A concise overview of Camu Camu, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin,...
Covers: Origin · Vitamin C · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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Maca in Summary
A concise overview of Maca, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin, traditional...
Covers: Origin · Traditional uses · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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Cacao in Summary
A concise overview of Cacao, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin, traditional...
Covers: Origin · Traditional uses · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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Purple Corn in Summary
A concise overview of Purple Corn, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin,...
Covers: Origin · Anthocyanins · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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Sacha Inchi in Summary
A concise overview of Sacha Inchi, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin,...
Covers: Plant description · Omega fatty acids · Oil · Nutritional profile
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Lucuma in Summary
A concise overview of Lucuma, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin, traditional...
Covers: Origin · Traditional uses · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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