OLLUCO
Olluco is a tuber that has been cultivated in Peru since ancient times and at altitudes between 1,000 and 4,000 meters. There is a wide variety of types ranging from yellow to pinkish.
It has great nutritional qualities, containing high amounts of starch and protein, and is diet-friendly due to its low calorie content.
It is a good alternative to potatoes and is one of the most delicious tubers.
Olluco is a native product of Peru that possesses great nutritional qualities and has been incorporated into Peruvian cuisine since ancient times.
WHY CONSUME IT
- Because olluco has high nutritional power.
- Because olluco is considered dietary.
- Because olluco is a good alternative to potatoes.
VARIETIES
More than 50 varieties of olluco are cultivated, among which stand out the chucchan lisa, elongated and of great quality, the ckello chuccha which are yellow, and the muru lisa which are pink and grow very quickly.
MARKETING FORMATS
We market olluco in 5-kilo boxes and in bulk.
BRANDS
We market olluco under the TUCANO brand.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Olluco has a high content of starch, sugars, and proteins. It contains B vitamins and vitamin C, as well as amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It is low in calories and fiber.
Olluco is one of the most delicious tubers in Peru.
ORIGIN AND CHARACTERISTICS
The cultivation of olluco in Peru dates back more than ten thousand years. It is grown at altitudes between 1,000 and 4,000 meters, especially in the Ayacucho region.
Its shelf life ranges from 45 to 90 days.