LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra

"Chicha morada" (the national beverage), purple mush, quinoa, amaranth and cañihua are some of the native Peruvian products which drew great interest among the thousands international buyers who attended Anuga 2009, the leading trade fair food and drinks which took place from October 10th to 14th in Cologne, Germany.
"Other products that have had a significant acceptance and demand are asparagus and piquillo peppers, artichoke, hearts of palm, beans, Andean grains, evaporated milk, mango pulp and passion fruit, "said William Arteaga, from PromPeru, who accompanied the delegation.
The Peruvian delegation presented the stand "Peru, Mucho Gusto," with sampling of dishes like ceviche, tiradito, chili chicken, causa, papa a la huancaina, etc.
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