Shell

Nuts

Shell

Sacha inchi shells protect seed meats until cracked. Not food. Keep grit out of grinds. Sound shells help only if meats stay cool after opening—the polyunsaturated fat still oxidises fast once shelled.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CrackedCraftDiscardedSteamed Closed

Traits

HardProtectiveStock PotentialUsually Not Eaten

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 349

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.21 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 78 g
  • Dietary Fibre 55 g
  • Total Sugars 3 g
  • Complex / starch 8 g
  • Protein 3.5 g
  • Water 12 g
Detailed nutrients

Shell is largely mineral; edible value is minimal except as calcium source when finely prepared.

History

Amazonian cultures used sacha inchi seeds as a traditional oilseed food.

PE

Peruvian export projects promoted sacha inchi oil for global nutrition markets.

Roasted sacha inchi snacks and oils reached health-food shelves in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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