Super Fruits
Fruits originating from Peru
The native fruits of Peru are abundant, we have 623 species, many of them still unknown to the world, they have exotic flavors that are very pleasant to the taste.
+ than 5 varieties available
Some examples of fruits that grow in the Amazon are: The camu camu, the graviola, the guarana, the caimito, the cashew.
Naturally Healthy
In the inter-Andean valleys we can find the Aguaymanto, the cherimoya, the Serrano tumbo.
All of them rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help us prevent diseases and lead a healthy life.
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Lucuma
Origin and Characteristics:
It is a native Peruvian fruit tree which pulp is agreeable and very nourishing, rich in vitamin C, vitamin B complex, proteins, calcium, phosphorus and low in calories.
Lucuma is a small round fruit about 10 cm. in diameter, dark green very nice aroma, their food is fresh bright yellow, mealy in texture and has a small dark brown pit.
It is a native Peruvian fruit present in the myths and legends of Andean origin. It was part of the diet of ancient Peruvians, who was depicted in their pottery and textiles. Lucuma is an ancient crop, having found remains of 7,500 BC in the town of Chilca, south of Lima.
It is located in the valleys of Peru to the 3,000 m. Their weight ranges from 100 gr. and more than 1 kg. Its flesh is nice and very nutritious, rich in vitamin C, vitamin B complex, protein, calcium, phosphorus and low in calories.
Benefits of Lucuma:
-Helps to increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
-Rich in niacin or vitamin B3, stimulates the nervous system is functioning correctly and is recommended for depression.
– It is an extraordinary natural energy that gives us strength to develop our business as normal.
Uses:
It can be consumed in its natural state or processed into flour lucuma, is widely used in confectionery for making ice cream and various desserts as lucuma caramel, souffles, Pyes, smoothies, to fill chocotejas and chocolates, etc.
Presentations & Package:
Presentation:
-Lucuma powder
Package:
-Polyethylene bags x 5 kg Lucuma Powder
-Doypack 250gr or as required
-Private label
Golden
Berries
Origin and Characteristics:
Physalis peruviana (physalis = bladder) is the plant and its fruit, also known as cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, golden berry, Peruvian cherry (U.S.), aguaymanto (Peru), uvilla (Ecuador), uchuva (Colombia), and other.
The Goldenberry is one of the few non-native fresh fruits available around the world over hundreds of years as an exotic fruit.
The fruit, which is bright yellow and extremely sweet when ripe, When the fruit is dehydrated obtein a very rich, sweet and acid flavor. In this form it’s easily mixed into cereal, yogurt mixes, fruit salads, green salads, trail and nut mixes or on its own as a dried fruit snack.
Benefits of Goldenberries:
The Goldenberry is high in protein – (approximately 16%) which is extremely high for any kind of a plant or fruit making them an excellent protein supplement for those who don’t care to get their protein from animal or meat sources.
Goldenberries are high in Phosphorous – Aside from calcium, phosphorous is one of the most vital minerals in the body and necessary for the growth and strengthening of bones and teeth.
Goldenberries are an Excellent Source of Vitamin A – Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that not only aids in keeping eyes, skin and mucous membranes moist but it’s also a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body. These free radicals are capable of causing severe tissue damage. It exists as beta-carotene in many plants which the body converts in vitamin A.
Goldenberries are an Excellent Source of Vitamin C – A water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid that is a potent antioxidant, required by more than 300 metabolic functions in the body including tissue growth, adrenal gland function, healthy gums, metabolism, etc. One of the major benefits is that it can bind with toxic substances and certain heavy metals to render them harmless while setting them up for easy excretion.
Presentations & Package:
Presentation:
-Goldenberries dehydrated
Package:
-Bags x 5kg
-Doypacks 100, 200 gr or as required
-Private label
Camu Camu
Origin and Characteristics:
It is a native Amazon Peruvian fruit that grows wild in the alluvial soils that are flooded during the rainy season. It is found mainly along the Ucayali and Amazon rivers.
The main characteristic of the fruit is its high content of ascorbic acid. Camu Camu contains more vitamin C than any known fruit on the planet. The vitamin C content between 1.800 and 2.780 mg. per 100 grams camu camu pulp. Compared to oranges, camu camu provides 30 times more vitamin C, 10 times more iron, 3 times more niacin, twice as much riboflavin, and fifty percent more phosphorus.
Uses:
The camu camu is used in Industry Food in the preparation of juices, nectars, yogurt, jam and ice cream.
In the pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are made of camu camu as the source of vitamin C.
Presentations & Package:
Presentation:
-Camu Camu powder
-Camu Camu pulp
Package:
-Polyethylene bags x 10 kg Camu Camu Powder
-Doypack 250gr or as required
-Private label
Graviola
Origin and Characteristics:
The Graviola is native of the tropical jungle of Peru and Brazil. It is known for his anticarcinogenic action and for his antibacterial properties.
Annona muricata is a fruit native to the rainforest of Peru and Brazil. Graviola properties have been studied not only in the treatment of cancer but also in other diseases, as well as the benefits of the leaves, bark and seeds well as flowers and fruits have been shown to possess properties for the treatment of various health disorders.
According to the latest research on the alkaloids present in the bark, leaves and seeds of this tree, they possess a cytotoxic effect, which can be used to treat various cancers turn without attacking healthy cells.
Consequently, graviola alkaloids would be particularly useful against pancreatic cancer, lung and prostate, according to analysis performed in the United States, more specifically at Purdue University, Indiana.
The effectiveness of graviola would focus on its high content of acetogenina, a adriomicina like substance, used in chemotherapy. However, unlike the latter, the acetogenina would be able to focus their action only on cancer cells without affecting healthy tissues as in chemotherapy.
Uses:
The graviola is consumed as a tea filter, capsules, leaves in powder or extract form:
-Strengthen the immune system
-Assist in cases of spasms
-To help combat asthma
-Help combat hypertension
-Helping to combat disorders of blood sugar
-To help correct disorders of the liver
Presentations & Package:
Presentation:
-Lucuma powder
Package:
-Polyethylene bags x 5 kg Lucuma Powder
-Doypack 250gr or as required
-Private label
Passiflora
Origin and Characteristics:
It is a plant native to the Amazon, with a distinctive sweet flavor and a pleasant citrus enhances the taste sensations of the palate.
Properties:
• Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
• It is recommended for menstrual cramps
• Used as a thinner
Uses:
• Used for the preparation of desserts, energy drinks and cocktails.
• Can also be used in savory dishes.
Presentations & Package:
Presentation:
-Passiflora powder
Package:
-Polyethylene bags x 5 kg Passiflora Powder
-Doypack 250gr or as required
-Private label