The most outstanding coffee production areas in Peru are located in the north, central and southern areas. 43% of the production is found in Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas and San Martin in the northern zone; 34% of the production is found in Junín, Pasco, Huánuco and Ucayali in the central zone and 23% of the production is found in Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cusco and Puno in the southern zone.
Coffee is the first Peruvian agricultural product for export and is the seventh coffee exporting country worldwide.
Properties
Coffee contains a high level of antioxidants thanks to the presence of polyphenols (chlorogenic acid, caffeic, ferulic, coumaric acid), a varied and complex group of natural antioxidants.
For many, the antioxidant, vitamin and mineral content of coffee indicates that coffee could be considered a functional food.
Benefits
The consumption of coffee in moderation has a positive impact on our health; We will show some of the benefits of coffee.
- Helps preserve memory.
- Increases physical and mental performance.
- It has a high degree of antioxidants.
- Caffeine dilates the bronchi.
- Helps in the control of depression.
- Contains essential nutrients.
- Improves aspects of brain function.
- Helps burn fat.
Suggested use
You can use coffee powder as an ingredient for desserts, smoothies, supplements and other health products.
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