100% Pure Purple Corn Powder with No Added Chemicals And Preservatives

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Zea Mays L.

VULGAR NAME

Purple Corn

TARIFF ITEM

1005.90.40.00

DEFINITION

The Purple Corn is a variety of Zea mays, annual grass that grows between

1000 and 3000 meters. 

Its stem, solid and straight measures up to 4 m. Purple corn is a healthy legacy for humanity, because it contains phenolics and anthocyanins, phytochemicals and other important benefits because of its nutritional value, it has been part of Andean cuisine since pre-Inca time. The cob of the plant is used for preparing a popular drink called chichamorada, high in phenols. The dye is a characteristic that is the anthocyanin cyanidin-3-b-glucose, is found in the grains on the cob.

This natural dye is a potential health benefit, because it is a rich antioxidant with proven medicinal properties worldwide.

PROCESS

Collection - Selection and classification - Final cleaning - Packaging.

ORIGIN

Inter-Andean valleys, central coast and is characteristic of marginal soils. The main producing areas are: Lima, Ancash and Arequipa.

INGREDIENTS

100% selected organic purple corn, free from artificial scents, flavors or colors.

COMPOSITION

Contains between 7.7 to 13% protein, 3.3% oil, 61.7% starch. It also contains, P, Fe, Vit. A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, A. Ascorbic acid, and anthocyanins. The Purple Corn is rich in phenols and anthocyanins and other phytochemicals, anthocyanins [3-O-β-D-glucoside, pelargonidin 3-O-β-Dglucoside, peonidin 3-O-β-D-glucoside, cyanidin 3-O-β-D-(6-malonyl-glucoside), pelargonidin 3-O-β-D-(6-malonyl-glucoside), peonidin 3-O-β-D-(6-malonylglucoside) , cyanidin 3-glucoside, cyanidingalactoside, pelargonidinglucoside], phenols, tannins.

USE:

It is used in the preparation of desserts, beverages and.

PRECAUTIONS:

None

STORAGE STABILITY:

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat at a temperature of 30 ° C.

We assure stability approximately 12 months, in appropriate storage conditions.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Available in May, June, July, August.

100 to 150 tons per month

CERTIFICATIONS

NOP and EU Certified Organic.

We are Amazon Andes Export SAC  and we have started to produce and market natural, functional foods made from our native Peruvian biodiversity  from 2010. We offer final  bulk product to suit the needs of each of our clients,  harmonized with ethical principles that we seek to achieve a real sustainable development, by helping to improve the quality of life of all the links in this valuable chain, we work for the health and welfare of people, from original, native Andean and amazonian communities, through to customers.

We are firm believers that “FOOD OF THE FUTURE, ARE THOSE OF OUR PAST” this is why we are in a constant search of  the revaluation of our super Amazonian Andean food, we continue researching and continuously innovating to develop new and better products under the concepts of natural and positive vision and with quality.

We look for naturalness in our processes and we are fully committed to the care and sustainable use of our biodiversity, which we understand the diversity of all living things, from the human to the microorganisms, organic certified products including also the variety ecosystem promote the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, we believe it is important for the survival of our planet.

We have a positive outlook, and reflect continuously to improve of our work, adapting to changes and seek quality, food security is our priority, which is why we work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and (HACCP).

We invite you to become part of us and our policies of justice and sustainability, and also our organic, healthy products.

AMAZON ANDES EXPORT SAC  is more than just a company, we are a long-term project that is seeking to stimulate the development of valuable chains of  products from the Peruvian biodiversity. In addition to commercial activities that we are developing we also have other activities planned, for example, we want to help in the social and environmental development of our country. Our projects will be developed in three stages, and on whose progress will depend directly on the level and rate of growth of the company.