GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

Ají Charapita

Capsicum chinense

Small Amazonian chili that is round in shape and bright yellow in color. It is very spicy and is used in Peruvian cuisine to add flavor and aroma.

Ají Dulce

Capsicum chinense

Variety of chili with a mild and sweet flavor, used in cooking to add flavor without adding heat.

Alga Codium

Codium fragile

Green algae with fluffy, branched fronds.

Ají Ojito de Pescado

Capsicum frutescens

Peruvian chili of small size and spicy flavor, traditionally used in the preparation of fish dishes.

Alga Lechuga de Mar

Ulva lactuca

Thin, wavy green algae, common in coastal areas around the world.

Alga Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Known as "giant kelp," it is one of the largest brown algae in the world. It forms vast underwater forests in the cold waters of the Pacific, providing habitat to various marine species.

Alga Sargazo

Sargassum natans & Sargassum fluitans

Floating brown algae that form large masses in the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the Sargasso Sea. They serve as shelter and food for numerous marine species.

Bastón del Emperador

Etlingera elatior

Ornamental tropical plant with large red flowers.

Cascarillas de Cacao

Outer layer of cocoa beans that is removed during processing.

Copoazu

Theobroma grandiflorum

Amazonian fruit related to cocoa, with white pulp and a bittersweet flavor.

Hierba Luisa

Cymbopogon citratus

Herbaceous, perennial, and aromatic plant used in infusions for its digestive and relaxing properties.

Hongo Pino

Suillus luteus

Edible mushroom that grows in association with pines. In the Lambayeque region of Peru, it is harvested in pine forests and valued for its flavor and texture.

Huevas de Trucha

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Eggs obtained from trout farmed in the Arapa community, Puno.

Limón Mandarino

Citrus reticulata

Hybrid fruit between lemon and tangerine, with a sour and refreshing taste.

Limón Rugoso

Citrus jambhiri

Variety of lemon with rough and thick peel, with an intense aroma and sour taste.

Lulo

Solanum quitoense

Andean tropical fruit with an acidic and refreshing flavor. It has a green and juicy pulp.

Mashua

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Miel Ácida de Monte

Variety of wild honey collected by bees that gather nectar from native flowers in wooded ecosystems, such as the Chaco mountains, subtropical forests, and areas of indigenous vegetation.

Miel Señorita

Honey produced by native stingless bees, locally known as "lady bees" (Meliponini), that inhabit the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Mishkina

Amazonian plant used in traditional medicine, rituals, and healing practices by shamans or healing masters, especially in Shipibo-Konibo communities.

Mashua

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Molle

Schinus molle

Evergreen tree native to South America, known for its pink fruits that are used as a substitute for pepper. It has medicinal and ornamental properties.

Nuez de Madre de Dios

Bertholletia excelsa

Oilseed rich in selenium, harvested in the Madre de Dios region, Peru.

Oca

Oxalis tuberosa

Andean tuber with a slightly sour taste, grown at high altitudes. It is consumed cooked and is a source of carbohydrates and vitamin C.

Plátano Perita

Variety of banana recognized for its small size and slightly curved shape. Its skin is bright yellow when ripe, and its flesh is sweet and aromatic.

Palillo

Curcuma longa

Also known as turmeric, it is a perennial herbaceous plant whose rhizome is used as a spice and natural colorant, with medicinal properties.

Plátano Rojo

Musa acuminata

Tropical variety of banana recognized for its reddish-purple skin and its sweet pulp with hints reminiscent of raspberry.

Sachatomate

Solanum betaceum

Also known as tree tomato, it is an Andean fruit with an oval shape and a sweet and sour taste, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Sal de Pilluana

Mineral salt of volcanic origin, handcrafted in the district of Pilluana, province of Picota, San Martín region, in the Peruvian Amazon. This natural resource is found in mountain formations that house salt veins of various colors: white, pink, and black.

Salicornia

Salicornia europaea

Halophyte succulent plant that grows in salt marshes. Also known as "asparagus of the sea", it is edible and has a characteristic salty flavor.

Súper Papa Morada

Solanum tuberosum

Varieties of potato with purple skin and flesh, rich in antioxidants. Grown in the Peruvian Andes, they are valued for their flavor and nutritional properties.

Tucupí Negro

Fermented and cooked salsa made from bitter yucca, following an ancestral recipe from the native communities of the Peruvian Amazon.

Súper Papa Morada

Passiflora mollissima

Andean fruit from the passionflower family, with aromatic pulp and acidic flavor.

Vainilla Amazónica

Vanilla pompona

Climbing orchid native to the Amazon basin, mainly cultivated in Peru and Ecuador.

Ají Charapita

Ají Charapita

Capsicum chinense

Capsicum chinense

Small Amazonian chili that is round in shape and bright yellow in color. It is very spicy and is used in Peruvian cuisine to add flavor and aroma.

Small Amazonian chili that is round in shape and bright yellow in color. It is very spicy and is used in Peruvian cuisine to add flavor and aroma.

Ají Dulce

Ají Dulce

Capsicum chinense

Capsicum chinense

Variety of chili with a mild and sweet flavor, used in cooking to add flavor without adding heat.

Variety of chili with a mild and sweet flavor, used in cooking to add flavor without adding heat.

Alga Codium

Alga Codium

Codium fragile

Codium fragile

Green algae with fluffy, branched fronds.

Green algae with fluffy, branched fronds.

Ají Ojito de Pescado

Ají Ojito de Pescado

Capsicum frutescens

Capsicum frutescens

Peruvian chili of small size and spicy flavor, traditionally used in the preparation of fish dishes.

Peruvian chili of small size and spicy flavor, traditionally used in the preparation of fish dishes.

Alga Lechuga de Mar

Alga Lechuga de Mar

Ulva lactuca

Ulva lactuca

Thin, wavy green algae, common in coastal areas around the world.

Thin, wavy green algae, common in coastal areas around the world.

Alga Macrocystis

Alga Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Macrocystis pyrifera

Known as "giant kelp," it is one of the largest brown algae in the world. It forms vast underwater forests in the cold waters of the Pacific, providing habitat to various marine species.

Known as "giant kelp," it is one of the largest brown algae in the world. It forms vast underwater forests in the cold waters of the Pacific, providing habitat to various marine species.

Alga Sargazo

Alga Sargazo

Sargassum natans & Sargassum fluitans

Sargassum natans & Sargassum fluitans

Floating brown algae that form large masses in the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the Sargasso Sea. They serve as shelter and food for numerous marine species.

Floating brown algae that form large masses in the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the Sargasso Sea. They serve as shelter and food for numerous marine species.

Bastón del Emperador

Bastón del Emperador

Etlingera elatior

Etlingera elatior

Ornamental tropical plant with large red flowers.

Ornamental tropical plant with large red flowers.

Cascarillas de Cacao

Cascarillas de Cacao

Outer layer of cocoa beans that is removed during processing.

Outer layer of cocoa beans that is removed during processing.

Copoazu

Copoazu

Theobroma grandiflorum

Theobroma grandiflorum

Amazonian fruit related to cocoa, with white pulp and a bittersweet flavor.

Amazonian fruit related to cocoa, with white pulp and a bittersweet flavor.

Hierba Luisa

Hierba Luisa

Cymbopogon citratus

Cymbopogon citratus

Herbaceous, perennial, and aromatic plant used in infusions for its digestive and relaxing properties.

Herbaceous, perennial, and aromatic plant used in infusions for its digestive and relaxing properties.

Hongo Pino

Hongo Pino

Suillus luteus

Suillus luteus

Edible mushroom that grows in association with pines. In the Lambayeque region of Peru, it is harvested in pine forests and valued for its flavor and texture.

Edible mushroom that grows in association with pines. In the Lambayeque region of Peru, it is harvested in pine forests and valued for its flavor and texture.

Huevas de Trucha

Huevas de Trucha

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Eggs obtained from trout farmed in the Arapa community, Puno.

Eggs obtained from trout farmed in the Arapa community, Puno.

Limón Mandarino

Limón Mandarino

Citrus reticulata

Citrus reticulata

Hybrid fruit between lemon and tangerine, with a sour and refreshing taste.

Hybrid fruit between lemon and tangerine, with a sour and refreshing taste.

Limón Rugoso

Limón Rugoso

Citrus jambhiri

Citrus jambhiri

Variety of lemon with rough and thick peel, with an intense aroma and sour taste.

Variety of lemon with rough and thick peel, with an intense aroma and sour taste.

Lulo

Lulo

Solanum quitoense

Solanum quitoense

Andean tropical fruit with an acidic and refreshing flavor. It has a green and juicy pulp.

Andean tropical fruit with an acidic and refreshing flavor. It has a green and juicy pulp.

Mashua

Mashua

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Miel Ácida de Monte

Miel Ácida de Monte

Variety of wild honey collected by bees that gather nectar from native flowers in wooded ecosystems, such as the Chaco mountains, subtropical forests, and areas of indigenous vegetation.

Variety of wild honey collected by bees that gather nectar from native flowers in wooded ecosystems, such as the Chaco mountains, subtropical forests, and areas of indigenous vegetation.

Miel Señorita

Miel Señorita

Honey produced by native stingless bees, locally known as "lady bees" (Meliponini), that inhabit the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Honey produced by native stingless bees, locally known as "lady bees" (Meliponini), that inhabit the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Mishkina

Mishkina

Amazonian plant used in traditional medicine, rituals, and healing practices by shamans or healing masters, especially in Shipibo-Konibo communities.

Amazonian plant used in traditional medicine, rituals, and healing practices by shamans or healing masters, especially in Shipibo-Konibo communities.

Mashua

Mashua

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Also known as añu, isaño or cubio, it is an Andean tuber cultivated since pre-Hispanic times in regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, at altitudes between 2,800 and 4,100 meters above sea level.

Molle

Molle

Schinus molle

Schinus molle

Evergreen tree native to South America, known for its pink fruits that are used as a substitute for pepper. It has medicinal and ornamental properties.

Evergreen tree native to South America, known for its pink fruits that are used as a substitute for pepper. It has medicinal and ornamental properties.

Nuez de Madre de Dios

Nuez de Madre de Dios

Bertholletia excelsa

Bertholletia excelsa

Oilseed rich in selenium, harvested in the Madre de Dios region, Peru.

Oilseed rich in selenium, harvested in the Madre de Dios region, Peru.

Oca

Oca

Oxalis tuberosa

Oxalis tuberosa

Andean tuber with a slightly sour taste, grown at high altitudes. It is consumed cooked and is a source of carbohydrates and vitamin C.

Andean tuber with a slightly sour taste, grown at high altitudes. It is consumed cooked and is a source of carbohydrates and vitamin C.

Plátano Perita

Plátano Perita

Variety of banana recognized for its small size and slightly curved shape. Its skin is bright yellow when ripe, and its flesh is sweet and aromatic.

Variety of banana recognized for its small size and slightly curved shape. Its skin is bright yellow when ripe, and its flesh is sweet and aromatic.

Palillo

Palillo

Curcuma longa

Curcuma longa

Also known as turmeric, it is a perennial herbaceous plant whose rhizome is used as a spice and natural colorant, with medicinal properties.

Also known as turmeric, it is a perennial herbaceous plant whose rhizome is used as a spice and natural colorant, with medicinal properties.

Plátano Rojo

Plátano Rojo

Musa acuminata

Musa acuminata

Tropical variety of banana recognized for its reddish-purple skin and its sweet pulp with hints reminiscent of raspberry.

Tropical variety of banana recognized for its reddish-purple skin and its sweet pulp with hints reminiscent of raspberry.

Sachatomate

Sachatomate

Solanum betaceum

Solanum betaceum

Also known as tree tomato, it is an Andean fruit with an oval shape and a sweet and sour taste, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Also known as tree tomato, it is an Andean fruit with an oval shape and a sweet and sour taste, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Sal de Pilluana

Mineral salt of volcanic origin, handcrafted in the district of Pilluana, province of Picota, San Martín region, in the Peruvian Amazon. This natural resource is found in mountain formations that house salt veins of various colors: white, pink, and black.

Sal de Pilluana

Sal de Pilluana

Mineral salt of volcanic origin, handcrafted in the district of Pilluana, province of Picota, San Martín region, in the Peruvian Amazon. This natural resource is found in mountain formations that house salt veins of various colors: white, pink, and black.

Mineral salt of volcanic origin, handcrafted in the district of Pilluana, province of Picota, San Martín region, in the Peruvian Amazon. This natural resource is found in mountain formations that house salt veins of various colors: white, pink, and black.

Salicornia

Salicornia

Salicornia europaea

Salicornia europaea

Halophyte succulent plant that grows in salt marshes. Also known as "asparagus of the sea", it is edible and has a characteristic salty flavor.

Halophyte succulent plant that grows in salt marshes. Also known as "asparagus of the sea", it is edible and has a characteristic salty flavor.

Tucupí Negro

Tucupí Negro

Fermented and cooked salsa made from bitter yucca, following an ancestral recipe from the native communities of the Peruvian Amazon.

Fermented and cooked salsa made from bitter yucca, following an ancestral recipe from the native communities of the Peruvian Amazon.

Súper Papa Morada

Súper Papa Morada

Passiflora mollissima

Passiflora mollissima

Andean fruit from the passionflower family, with aromatic pulp and acidic flavor.

Andean fruit from the passionflower family, with aromatic pulp and acidic flavor.

Vainilla Amazónica

Vainilla Amazónica

Vanilla pompona

Vanilla pompona

Climbing orchid native to the Amazon basin, mainly cultivated in Peru and Ecuador.

Climbing orchid native to the Amazon basin, mainly cultivated in Peru and Ecuador.