Sacha inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis) is a plant with a great agroindustrial potential since it contains ω-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids, thus conferring a high nutritional value.
What is Sacha inchi nut oil?
Sacha inchi nut oil is extracted by pressing it from the seeds and flesh of the fruit from the Plukenetia volubilis, or pracaxi, a tree native to the area surrounding the Amazon River . Sacha Inchi oil has with approximately 50% a very high content of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which makes it comparable to flaxseed oil.
Is s Sacha Inchi oil good for You?
Sacha inchi oil contains high amounts of linolenic and linoleic acid. Sacha inchi seeds contain heat-labile and heat-stable antinutrients, which are found in traces in the oil. Sacha inchi oil acts as a lipid source, animal fat substitute, and preservative, and increases nutritional value when added to food.
What is Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis)?
Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.): An emerging source of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acid and phytochemicals Sacha inchi (SI) is an underutilized oleaginous crop native to the Amazon basin. SI oil has a remarkable quantity of α-linolenic acid (ω-3) and numerous bioactive components.