Insights & References
Explore articles, studies and references that support the value, origin and nutritional profile of ingredients from Peru’s biodiversity.
The Sacha Inchi
A technical general-reading reference on Sacha Inchi botanical identity, oil composition, protein and amino acid content, fatty acid composition and nutritional qualities.
Covers: Plukenetia volubilis Botanical identity Sacha Inchi oil Protein Amino acids Fatty acids Nutritional composition
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The Composition of Yacon
A general-reading reference that explains yacon’s composition, including water content, FOS, natural sugars, micronutrients, soluble fibre, fermentation in the colon, polyphenols and antioxidant-related...
Covers: Yacon composition · FOS · Soluble fibre · Polyphenols
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Comparison between Sacha Inchi Oil and Fish Oil
A comparative reference on Sacha Inchi oil and fish oil, covering the supply process, oil-obtaining process, component comparison and conclusion.
Covers: Sacha Inchi oil Fish oil Omega 3 Oil process Supply process Fatty acid comparison
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Healthy Directions – Sacha Inchi
A short article by Jorge L. Urena introducing Sacha Inchi as a powerful source of omegas, its Amazonian origin, cold-pressed oil process and...
Covers: Sacha Inchi Omegas Amazonian origin Cold pressed oil Omega profile Functional oil
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Sacha Inchi: A Powerful Source of Omegas
An article by Mark Schneider presenting Sacha Inchi as a source of omega fatty acids, describing its origin, cold-press process, oil profile and...
Covers: Sacha Inchi Omega 3 Omega 6 Inca Nut Cold pressed oil Mark Schneider Nutritional article
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Expeller Pressed vs. Cold Pressed
A general-reading article explaining the difference between expeller pressing and cold pressing, with guidelines for selecting high-quality unrefined oils.
Covers: Cold pressed oil Expeller pressed oil Oil extraction Unrefined oils True cold pressed Organic oils
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Benefits of Omega 3 and 6
A short educational reference summarizing the role of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids in normal development, immune response, aging, cardiovascular wellness, vision...
Covers: Omega 3 Omega 6 Essential fatty acids Immune system Vision Food sources Child development
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