Giant Corn

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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.

Nutritional value

Componentes / Components	Por 100g / Per 100g
Calorías Calories	353 cal
Agua Water	14,1 g
Proteínas Proteins	5,6 g
Grasas Fat	4,6 g
Fibra Fiber	1,9 g
Ceniza Ash	1,4 g
Carbohidratos Carbohydrates	74,6 g

Componentes / Components	Por 100g / Per 100g
Calcio Calcium	5 mg
Fósforo Phosphorus	249 mg
Hierro Iron	3 mg
Vitamina B1 Vitamin B1	0,2 mcg
Vitamina B2 Vitamin B2	0,16 mcg
Vitamina B5 Vitamin B5	3 mcg
Ácido ascórbico reducido Ascorbic acid	2,6 mcg

Geographical distribution

Presentations

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