SIERRA · Highlands
Candied Black Mashua
The dark high-altitude variety. Not the common yellow mashua.
Black mashua (var. ck'ello) candied in chinche honey.
Origin
A nearly extinct variety from the high Cusco region.
Origin dossier
Properties and specifications
- Provenance
- Cusco
- Producer
- Comunidad Campesina de Pomacanchi
- Species
- Mashua Negra · Tropaeolum tuberosum var. ck'ello
- Format
- 230 g
- Reference
- BE-SIE-005
- Availability
- 30 units in this lot
Suggested use
Accompaniment for white meats, warm salads.
Care and storage
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Follow the specific instructions on the label or certificate.
Traceability
Reference BE-SIE-005. Provenance and producer are recorded in this product dossier.
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Continue descending or climbing.
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