Comments on: Sacha Inchi http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:56:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ian M http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-33251 Ian M Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:22:04 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-33251 Does the Sacha Inchi seed need to be roasted? Does the Sacha Inchi seed need to be roasted?

]]> By: Blaisejazz http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-12501 Blaisejazz Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:05:10 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-12501 Just stopped at Whole Foods and bought the sacha inchi nuts:roasted seeds instead of cookies. They are a crunchy tasty treat and not quite as heavy as a walnut. I read that the Omega 3 in these is a different form than fish, and I was disappointed to read about the rancid fat aspect, but I think it's still better than the cookies I almost grabbed. Just stopped at Whole Foods and bought the sacha inchi nuts:roasted seeds instead of cookies. They are a crunchy tasty treat and not quite as heavy as a walnut. I read that the Omega 3 in these is a different form than fish, and I was disappointed to read about the rancid fat aspect, but I think it’s still better than the cookies I almost grabbed.

]]> By: katswan http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-11683 katswan Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:26:05 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-11683 Well, I'm a sucker for all things new...my curiosity got the best of me and I snagged one of the Sacha Inchi - Tamari flavored bags off the shelf. My Husband and son were not crazy about the taste..but, I'm one of those people that will give anything and everything a fair chance (think Vegas buffet...). Anyway, on first bite they tasted a bit like a dry, dusty soybean pod and then it hit me...like a blast of smooth oiliness it seemed to coat my tongue and then the feasting began. After consuming more then my 1 serving I can say that I believe the tamari covers some of the "fishy", or as my husband thinks "chemically" taste, but, I kinda like 'um! I may try the sweet version next time, I did not see them on the shelf when I purchased these or my sweet tooth might have gotten the best of my decision making on that one....I believe the other posters are correct about heating the oils possibly destroying all the goodness and I certainly wouldn't consider them a superfood served this way, but as an occasional snack...toss me a bag! Well, I’m a sucker for all things new…my curiosity got the best of me and I snagged one of the Sacha Inchi – Tamari flavored bags off the shelf. My Husband and son were not crazy about the taste..but, I’m one of those people that will give anything and everything a fair chance (think Vegas buffet…). Anyway, on first bite they tasted a bit like a dry, dusty soybean pod and then it hit me…like a blast of smooth oiliness it seemed to coat my tongue and then the feasting began. After consuming more then my 1 serving I can say that I believe the tamari covers some of the “fishy”, or as my husband thinks “chemically” taste, but, I kinda like ‘um! I may try the sweet version next time, I did not see them on the shelf when I purchased these or my sweet tooth might have gotten the best of my decision making on that one….I believe the other posters are correct about heating the oils possibly destroying all the goodness and I certainly wouldn’t consider them a superfood served this way, but as an occasional snack…toss me a bag!

]]> By: curious http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-10334 curious Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:13:19 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-10334 Roasting seeds/heating fats is a 'no' that anyone interested in food or nutrition shouild know. But I've had some other problems with TerrAmazon's lack of nutrition knowledge. I picked up the terramazon yakon slices, and fell in love with them. So i went to the terramazon website. There I realized that the nutrition information they had listed on the website did not match up to the nutrition information printed on the package; a calorie difference of 75 as well as other vitamin and fat content differences. Thinking maybe it was a type-o, the next time i was in wholefoods i picked up another bag of yakon slices. Still the same misprint. I also picked up the TerrAmazon Sacha Inchi: sweet. I noticed that there was a re-printed sticker nutrition label on the back. I peeled off the sticker. The original nutrition label matches the website, but the re-print doesn't match anything. I think the brand definetly needs a little bit more 'fine tuning' I will not be buying TerrAmazon products again for a while. Roasting seeds/heating fats is a ‘no’ that anyone interested in food or nutrition shouild know. But I’ve had some other problems with TerrAmazon’s lack of nutrition knowledge.

I picked up the terramazon yakon slices, and fell in love with them. So i went to the terramazon website. There I realized that the nutrition information they had listed on the website did not match up to the nutrition information printed on the package; a calorie difference of 75 as well as other vitamin and fat content differences. Thinking maybe it was a type-o, the next time i was in wholefoods i picked up another bag of yakon slices. Still the same misprint. I also picked up the TerrAmazon Sacha Inchi: sweet. I noticed that there was a re-printed sticker nutrition label on the back. I peeled off the sticker. The original nutrition label matches the website, but the re-print doesn’t match anything. I think the brand definetly needs a little bit more ‘fine tuning’ I will not be buying TerrAmazon products again for a while.

]]> By: Starseed http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-8182 Starseed Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:54:01 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-8182 I have to agree with RawSoldier on this one. Roasting breaks down the essential fatty acids causing them to lose their healthy benefits. The cold pressed oil is fantastic and has been used for quite some time in Peru and within the last few years has become popular in North America. It should catch on in the UK soon; the oil is a great natural product! Of course, I'm a little bias! I have to agree with RawSoldier on this one. Roasting breaks down the essential fatty acids causing them to lose their healthy benefits. The cold pressed oil is fantastic and has been used for quite some time in Peru and within the last few years has become popular in North America.
It should catch on in the UK soon; the oil is a great natural product! Of course, I’m a little bias!

]]> By: Nebu Ochoa http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-8059 Nebu Ochoa Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:42:21 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-8059 Sounds like a good product. Didn't know people still go on world tours for "product searching." I'm pretty sure some truly break-through medicine remains to be hidden in some remote villages somewhere. Sounds like a good product. Didn’t know people still go on world tours for “product searching.” I’m pretty sure some truly break-through medicine remains to be hidden in some remote villages somewhere.

]]> By: RawSoldier http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/10/sacha-inchi/comment-page-1/#comment-8054 RawSoldier Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:11:59 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=692#comment-8054 Fat dominant foods, except maybe coconut (which is a seed), should NEVER be heated or roasted. The fats become rancid. However, the pure "cold-pressed" oil is quite pleasing ;-) Fat dominant foods, except maybe coconut (which is a seed), should NEVER be heated or roasted. The fats become rancid. However, the pure “cold-pressed” oil is quite pleasing ;-)

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