This product is obtained from canihua, an Andean superfood native to the Andes. It is a grain, scientifically known as Chenopodium pallidicaule, it has been cultivated for centuries by the native civilizations of the region due to its incredible nutritional value. Its resistance to difficult conditions makes it a sustainable and valuable agricultural crop.
Product description:
Canihua powder is slightly sweet, with a nutty aroma and a light or dark brown color. It can be used as a substitute for conventional flour in bakery, pasta, and pastry. It is shipped in 10 kg high-density polyethylene bag packages and in double corrugated cardboard boxes on a heat-treated wooden pallet to ensure good preservation of the product. The delivery takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks. It is available all year round.
Health benefits:
Canihua is considered a Peruvian superfood, which is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, and iron). Thanks to its high content of essential amino acids (lysine, isoleucine, and tryptophan), its consumption is recommended in meat-free diets. Furthermore, it is a gluten-free food and has a low glycemic index, which means that it doesn't increase blood sugar levels. It is also characterized by reducing intestinal transit. Its culinary versatility makes it ideal for soups, salads, stews, pastries, and more.
About the company:
Kumara Food E.I.R.L. specializes in the manufacture and marketing of natural ingredients and superfoods such as chia, purple corn, sacha inchi, lucuma, quinoa, goldenberry, cat's claw, noni. They supply products in bulk and private label, in the national and international markets within the B2B and B2C channels. They export to countries such as Spain, Germany, the United States, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.
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