Source: Andina
Peruvian sacha inchi oil, produced by El Cacique, was awarded the gold medal within the framework of the international competition Paris Gourmet – Les Huiles du Monde (World Edible Oils) held at the Foods & Goods in Paris, France.The granting of this award was made at the Peruvian Embassy in France in the presence of Ambassador Harry Belevan-McBride, President of the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (avpa) Philippe Juggler and El Cacique president Patrice Vandenberghe.
Sacha inchi is native to the Amazon Rainforest where it has been cultivated by indigenous people for centuries, and will grow in warm climates up to altitudes of 1,700 meters (5,500 feet) as long as there continued availability of water and good drainage.
Sacha inchi protein is considered the best in the world for its amino acid composition and high digestibility, outperforming other oilseeds known for human consumption.
It is highly demanded in Europe, Japan, Canada, the United states and India. France imports Peruvian sacha inchi oil for the cosmetic industry.
Sacha inchi helps to protect the environment as it is a forestation source in the Amazon. It is produced in a social context, sharing benefits with farmers under a biocommerce framework.