Peru will venture into the export of donkey meat to China

Peru committed to Peruvian exports to China The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Elizabeth Galdo, announced the opening of the Chinese market for new Peruvian products, including an unusual product: donkey meat. “China requires it and we have to produce what the country demands,” Minister Galdo said in an interview. What will be exported to China? Vegetables: The minister did not mention what types of vegetables will be sent, but it opens the door to a greater variety of Peruvian agricultural products in the Chinese market. Donkey meat: This product, with high demand in China, must meet strict health requirements before being exported. Why does China need donkey meat? Donkey meat is an essential ingredient in the production of ejiao, a traditional Chinese gelatin known for its “anti-aging” properties. Ejiao is mainly used by women to improve fertility, combat dizziness and insomnia, among other benefits. How important is this new market for Peru? China is Peru's ...