Giant Corn

Basic information

The Pachacamac god, creator of all the things on earth, was represented inside the Pachacamac Inca Temple with giant corncobs a¢ached to his waist as a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and fortune. After many centuries, the corn from Cusco (product with designation of origin) keeps lighting the destiny of its descendents.

Seasonal availability

Harvest: from the seventh to eighth month.

Human health benefits

- Highly energetic food and rich in digestible nutrients.

- Cereals, such as corn, provide significant quantities of proteins and other nutrients.

- It favors the function of the cardiovascular system due to its content of polyunsaturated fat.

- Rich in phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.

Geographical distribution

Nutritional value

Presentations

República del Perú - Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo - PromPerú