Superfoods are a special category of foods found in nature. By definition they are calorie sparse and nutrient dense meaning they pack a lot of punch for their weight as far as goodness goes. They are superior sources of anti-oxidants and essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make ourselves.
Maca has been consumed for ages in central region of the Andes. It had a big recognition since the pre-Incan age, being considered as a gift from the gods and offered to them in many of their ceremonies. They recognized its benefits, using it to improve the physical and mental performance.
Maca is a special food with high nutritional value and a series of physical benefits due to its content of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and plant sterols, including vitamins B1, B2, C, D, E, iron, potassium, copper, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus and calcium. It is very rich in fiber and a source of vegetal protein, fatty acids and containing 4 unique alkaloids (Macaina 1,2,3 and 4).
Sacha Inchi is a plant from the Peruvian Amazon. Its name means “people’s seed” in the quechua language and it is harvested from pods with a star figure. The nuts that come from inside the pods are also known as “incan peanuts”. Many indigenous communities have been using these seeds for centuries because of its nutritional values.
This plant offers excellent possibilities for the food industry because of his high content of proteins (up to 29%), amino acids, up to 54% of essential fatty acids (linolenic, linoleic and oleic acids known as Omega 3,6 and 9) and vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols).
The first written references about Camu Camu appeared in the Franciscan Chronicles. These writings detail that the missionaries discovered that the Amazon tribes were using this fruit as a cure for the flu. The native villagers collect these fruits in the dry season so they can be preserved for the rest of the year. The red-purple color of the camu camu turns into light beige once it is dried.
The camu camu fruit is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, a series of amino acids such as serine, valine and leucine and small amounts of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. It is regarded as very rich in vitamin C, considerably exceeding orange and other citrus fruits.
Cacao powder comes right after the pressing, from which we get a type of "cacao cake". This block is taken to the milling area, were we finally obtain the cacao powder.
Cacao has been studied for several years, showing a high content of antioxidants; an important source of magnesium and sulfur and improving the metabolism of glucose. It contains phenyl ethylamine, which generates a happiness sensation.
Cacao nibs are the result of beans being peeled and cut in a raw condition, without the need of heat. This allows us to have a better cleaning of the product without shells. Cacao has been studied for several years, showing a high content of antioxidants; an important source of magnesium and sulfur and improving the metabolism of glucose. It contains phenyl ethylamine, which generates a happiness sensation. They are sweetened with Yacon syruo.
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