Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis L.) history
§Is native of the Amazon dense forest, most commonly in Peru.
§Was first cultivated by ancient pre-Inca cultures from 3000-5000 years ago.
§Is considered as the “TREE OF LIFE” by native people in the Amazon region.
Sacha Inchi fruit and seeds
Sacha Inchi in modern life
§Was first exported to Switzerland in the mid 2000’s.
§Was first imported into Japan in 2006.
§Is grown in several countries in South America and South East Asia including Vietnam.
§Is sold and consumed in many countries in Asia including Korea.
§Was awarded “Best Cooking Oil in The World” in Paris in 2007.
§Was approved for sale as a Novel Food by EU in Jan, 2013.
§Was approved as Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) by US FDA in Oct, 2014.
§Is called “KING OF NUTS” and replace the “throne” of olive oil
Sacha Inchi in VIETNAM
§Was first introduced from Peru into Vietnam in 2012.
§Was under trial, domestication and selective breeding by researchers from Vietnam National University of Agriculture for 6 years.
§Has been approved as new medicinal varieties by Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Jan 2019
§The content of omega 3, 6, 9 in Sacha Inchi seeds grown in Vietnam is similar, even higher than the seeds grown in Peru.
Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao - Head of Department of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture in Sach Inchi test planting area
Sacha Inchi oil from NHAT SINH
§Is original from Central Highlands of Vietnam with basalt red soil and 500-600maltitude above sea level.
§Central Highlands is the second hometown of many tropical plants: Coffee (Robusta) from Congo, Cacao from Mexico and Central America, or Cashew from Brazil.
§It is believed that Central Highlands will be the second hometown of Sacha Inchi and promote its products all over the world.
Sacha Inchi oil samples from Nhat Sinh
Physical and Chemical Properties
§COLOR VISUAL: Clean, clear yellow.
§TASTE: Pleasant characteristic vegetal.
§ODOR: Pleasant mild-nutty.
§ACID VALUE: 0.17 (mgKOH/g of oil).
§POV: 3.77 (LoQ=0.08meg/kg of oil).![](http://nhatsinh.vn/upload/images/2(1).jpg)
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Sacha Inchi oil
FEATURES
Conformation
§PURE Sacha Inchi Oil.
§HIGH CONTENTS & GOOD BALANCE of OMEGA-3, -6, -9.
§Contains NO genetically modified material.
§FREE of BSE/TSE.
§Has NOT been subjected to Ionizing Radiation.
WITHOUT any additives and preservatives
Benefits
§Provide Nutrients: Omega-3, -6, -9 and vitamin A, E.
§Anti-inflammatory: Omega-3.
§Natural Sunscreen: Gamma-Tocopherol.
§Skin Rejuvenating and Hydrating: Omega-6.
§Anti-Ageing: Omega-3 and vitamin E.
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§Typical Uses: Edible Oil, Cosmetics, Health Foods.
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