Nuts

Shelled

Shelled sacha inchi is kernel stock of the seed of Plukenetia volubilis, the Inca peanut from the Amazon already removed from the hard shell for immediate cooking. Convenience is high; shelf life is shorter than sound in-shell lots if storage is warm. Taste target: mild, green-nutty when roasted; raw can be less pleasant—roast for snacks. Ready for cooking such as Peruvian specialty snacks, oils, and protein powders more than classical European baking. Industrial shelling already applied the species pathway: roast seeds; press oil carefully to protect delicate fatty acids. Storage discipline: oil and roasted seeds need cool, dark storage against oxidation. Roast for flavour; protect oil from heat and light more carefully than olive oil. Allergen: specialty seed—label clearly. In comparison, nutrition-market oilseed more than pie nut. Check packs for shell shards before serving children. Vacuum packs help but still deserve cool storage after opening.