fruits

In Quechua, the name of this Peruvian tree fruit means “cold seeds,” so it’s only right that we share a chirimoya recipe for a chilled smoothie bowl.

Now’s the time to build up our body’s defense against disease-causing germs. Here are the Peruvian fruits and roots you should add to your grocery list.

Native to the Andean region of Peru, Chile and Bolivia, sanky or sancayo, is the name of the cactus and its fruit, which is packed with health benefits.

The prickly pear is largely produced in the southern region of Moquegua, and is traditionally used as medicine in addition to being consumed as fruit.

How familiar are you with the wide variety of fruit found in the Peruvian jungle? Learn more about a few that you’ll find at local markets in the region.

Exports of figs grown in Ancash continue to grow, arriving in places like the U.S. and Canada. 347,000 kilos of figs were exported this year.

A delicious fruit with a fragile shell, the benefits of granadilla include antioxidant properties to improve sleep and help you lose weight.

During 2018, fruits and vegetables exported from Peru reached more than $2.5 billion US dollars, according to the Agricultural Export Report of BBVA Research.

The aguaje tree grows abundantly in the Peruvian jungle and is known for its brightly colored egg-shaped fruits which are…