Sacha Inchi
Scientific name:
Plukenetia volubilis
In Kichwa and Shuar communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon, women’s groups have driven the recovery of sacha inchi, an ancestral seed that today provides an alternative for strengthening household economies.
Also known as the Amazonian peanut, sacha inchi is rich in protein, essential fatty acids, and nutrients of high nutritional value. Its versatility makes it suitable for oils, snacks, and a variety of products with growing demand in specialized markets.
ALIADOS works alongside Komodo Okiye and Warapu Warmi to strengthen this value chain, promoting community leadership, income diversification, and the conservation of agricultural systems that integrate biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
Asocioaciones: Komodo Okiye y Warapu Warmi.
Also known as the Amazonian peanut, sacha inchi is rich in protein, essential fatty acids, and nutrients of high nutritional value. Its versatility makes it suitable for oils, snacks, and a variety of products with growing demand in specialized markets.
ALIADOS works alongside Komodo Okiye and Warapu Warmi to strengthen this value chain, promoting community leadership, income diversification, and the conservation of agricultural systems that integrate biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
Asocioaciones: Komodo Okiye y Warapu Warmi.
