MOROCHO

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Benefits:
It favors intestinal transit and prevents constipation because it contains a large amount of fiber. · Does not contain gluten, ideal for coeliacs.

Description:
The morocho is another type of corn spread in the Andean zone; It has been developed by crossing types of floury maize with hard maize from high areas. The kernels have soft starch in the center with a peripheral layer of hard starch surrounding it. Morocho type corns are more tolerant to the problems that affect mealy corns; These are maize that have the dual purpose of serving as human use and for the poultry industry.

Use:
Widely used in our country, especially in the Sierra for the elaboration of salt morocho (soup), sweet morocho, morocho empanadas.

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Commercial presentation:

Laminated covers of bioriented + monooriented polypropylene material with printing, when the product is packed in bags, these must be clean, resistant, and well sewn or sealed.