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SACHA INCHI Vegetable oils Functional ingredients
Common name: Sacha Inchi, Mani del monte Species, ingredients and companies
Scientific name: Plukenetia volubilis
Type of product: Non-timber forest product (NTFP)
Part used: seed
Description:
Sacha inchi is a climbing plant native to Central and South America, whose seeds
are rich in omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and high quality proteins. In cosmetics,
it is appreciated for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Main properties:
Sacha inchi oil is a powerful antioxidant and emollient, ideal for the formulation
of skin and hair care products. In food, it stands out as a superior vegetable
source of omega 3, 6 and 9 and gluten-free protein with 18 amino acids, of
which 9 are essential.
Sectors and some applications:
In food: In cosmetics:
snacks, salads, shampoo, hair
cereals and cereal treatment and
bars, supplements, body oil, among
among others. others.
Main production regions:
Caribbean, Andean, Amazonian and Orinoco.
Cultivation/production methods:
Sacha inchi is grown in sustainable agroforestry systems and in
monocultures.
