Supplier From
Lima,
Lima,
Peru
Supplier From
Lima,
Lima,
Peru
Amaranth / Kiwicha :
It is a native plant of Peru and in the high regions of Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina. It preserves about 1,200 varieties of plants, which are still found in the Andes. Its flowers are beautiful, eye-catching and can reach up to 90 cm. It develops at an altitude between 1,400 and 2,400 meters above sea level. It was cultivated since time immemorial, according to researchers since before the Incas and has been around for 4000 years.
It is presumed that it was used in its religious rites, also valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties. At the time of the conquest it was forbidden because it was part of the Inca rituals, for that reason they disavowed its use because they considered it sacrilegious. On the other hand, this product has a great nutritional value, similar to quinoa.
Benefits Of The Kiwicha :
According to the experts, 100 grams of Kiwicha contains twice as much calcium as the same amount in milk. Also the grain contains phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin E and vitamin B complex and proteins and a high level of leucine.
It is found in many parts of Peru, however the genetic material of the species is conserved in certain regions and its stations such as K'ayra in Cusco, Canan in Ayacucho, Baños del Inca in Cajamarca, Santa Ana in Huancayo and Tingua in Huaraz.
Due to its great importance, it was considered by Nasa as CELLSS (Ecological Controlled Life Support System) and as food. That is why it is considered within the space program.
With regard to the benefits of Kiwicha these are endless, but in general terms this plant helps regulate kidney failure, constipation, liver failure, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, among other conditions. From the Kiwicha plant seed can be used to prevent colon cancer and is an excellent food to be consumed by people suffering from some kind of cancer, as well as being an excellent digestive.
