Sacha Inchi Oil: Newest Miracle Health Food!

Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L) is an indigenous plant of the Amazon Forest that produces a seed that contains a high level of oil. It has been cultivated by the natives of Peru for centuries. The oil from the seed has very high amino acid composition, a generous  percentage protein, and is easily digestible.

Sacha Inchi oil is cold-pressed from the raw Sacha Inchi seeds.  It is lighter than olive oil and has a nuttier flavor.  It can be used in much the same way as olive oil. Sacha Inchi oil was rewarded a gold medal at the World Edible Oils competition in 2007.



Note: Other than sites that are selling Sacha Inchi oil, there is not a lot of information available on this new miracle health food. I do intend to try it, but I remain skeptical of the health benefit claims.

Something else I learned: There is a World Edible Oils competition.