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PAPA: Son un deleite para la vista y el paladar por sus caprichosas formas, variados colores y deliciosos sabores. Contiene alto valor nutritivo, bajo contenido en grasas, buena fibra, sales minerales y buen antioxidante.

ACHIRA: A good food for babies, the elderly and convalescents.

ARRACACHA: High calcium and retinol (vitamin A) content, recommended to prevent osteoporosis.

MACA: Source of protein, used as an energizer and to prevent stress.

MASHUA: With high nutritional value. In some villages of Peru and Bolivia it is served with syrup.

OCA: High in vitamin A. It is often used for children and is ideal for preparing sweets.

OLLUCO: Rich in vitamin C, minerals and protein.

QUINUA: A nutritious cereal, versatile uses for cooking. It is considered the most complete food in the world.

YACON: A non-fattening sweet and beneficial to intestinal health.