Junín, Peru: Achiote, the new opportunity for family farming in the central jungle

Achiote is a plant native to America that is widely cultivated in tropical regions. Senasa certified, during this year, a total of 28,550 kilos of the product. In support of national production, the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) certified, during this year, a total of 28,550 kilos of achiote in grains produced by small farmers in the central jungle, in the Junín region. According to the official registry, this alternative product, produced by family farming in the indigenous communities of the Satipo and Chanchamayo provinces, generates great expectations in international markets such as the United States, Chile and Colombia. Achiote is a plant native to America that is widely cultivated in tropical regions. It is widely used in culinary, industrial and traditional medicine. It can also be prepared as an infusion to drink as water for time to reduce inflammation of the prostate and urinary tract. Certification For three years, Senasa ...