Planta March 2020 PMID 32185506

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)-from lost crop of the Incas to part of the solution to global challenges?

Nete Kodahl

Mentions

10
Peak: 2 in May 2021
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

151,697
potential audience

Total likes

3,655

Video views

146,439

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Sep 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group's commentary emphasizes the crop’s nutritional value, with posts highlighting its high fiber and oil quality, even comparing it favorably to olive oil. The tone indicates a mix of curiosity and optimism about its potential to address global challenges, demonstrating an awareness of both scientific significance and practical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the potential of Sacha Inchi as a valuable crop with health and environmental benefits, reflected in positive remarks about its nutritional profile and global relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high interest by highlighting its overlooked status and potential for sustainable agriculture, with specific references to its nutritional value and historical significance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions involve some depth, including mentions of its biochemical properties, potential agricultural applications, and comparisons to other oils, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that understanding and promoting Sacha Inchi could influence nutrition and sustainable farming practices, though this impact is more aspirational than immediate.

Abstract in brief

  • Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L) is an underutilized crop with high nutritional value, rich in healthy fatty acids, proteins, and antioxidants, that has potential to address global issues like malnutrition, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Despite its historical significance to the Incas and promise for cultivation on marginal lands, research on Sacha Inchi has been uneven, focusing mainly on seed biochemistry, with gaps in areas such as ethnobotany, allergenicity, and sustainable farming practices.
  • Further research and targeted breeding are needed to improve yield, sensory qualities, and environmental impact, as well as to develop sustainable cultivation methods and better integrate Sacha Inchi into food systems and management practices.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Simón Villanueva Corrales
@Sivico26 · X

Why are we interested in #SachaInchi? Sacha has potential as an oilseed crop, which is currently not being harnessed. The nutritional profile of its oil is outstanding. I would argue It is even better than Olive's oil. 4/n https://t.co/ayoZ0njQUz

Apr 25, 2021 · 1 like · 225 followers View post →
Valete
@Romildo_Valente · X

https://t.co/qfGDRsIe8U https://t.co/FHbJztZsMT

Aug 11, 2022 · 2,081 followers View post →
NK papers
@NK_papers · X

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)-from lost crop of the Incas to part of the solution to global challenges? by Kodahl N https://t.co/HiCvttJGrx

Nov 19, 2020 · 1,285 followers View post →
NK papers
@NK_papers · X

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)-from lost crop of the Incas to part of the solution to global challenges? by Kodahl N https://t.co/HiCvttJGrx

Mar 19, 2020 · 1,285 followers View post →
Cheo (Chāy Ō)
@CheoWalker · X

Thomas DeLauer This is the Highest Fiber Nut You Can Eat (reduces insulin resistance) https://t.co/GRTYeq8Z4y #keto

Sep 15, 2022 · 360 followers View post →
David Thomas
@davidthomasweb · X

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May 27, 2021 · 3 followers View post →

All mentions

Cheo (Chāy Ō)
@CheoWalker · X

Thomas DeLauer This is the Highest Fiber Nut You Can Eat (reduces insulin resistance) https://t.co/GRTYeq8Z4y #keto

Sep 15, 2022 · 360 followers View post →
Valete
@Romildo_Valente · X

https://t.co/qfGDRsIe8U https://t.co/FHbJztZsMT

Aug 11, 2022 · 2,081 followers View post →
David Thomas
@davidthomasweb · X

https://t.co/haCNicF2RG https://t.co/fg0wozGG5b Body Wraps To Lose Weight - Do Body Wraps Work for Weight Loss? Body wraps are becoming quite popular these days. More people are learning about them an

May 27, 2021 · 3 followers View post →
Simón Villanueva Corrales
@Sivico26 · X

Why are we interested in #SachaInchi? Sacha has potential as an oilseed crop, which is currently not being harnessed. The nutritional profile of its oil is outstanding. I would argue It is even better than Olive's oil. 4/n https://t.co/ayoZ0njQUz

Apr 25, 2021 · 1 like · 225 followers View post →
NK papers
@NK_papers · X

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)-from lost crop of the Incas to part of the solution to global challenges? by Kodahl N https://t.co/HiCvttJGrx

Nov 19, 2020 · 1,285 followers View post →
NK papers
@NK_papers · X

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)-from lost crop of the Incas to part of the solution to global challenges? by Kodahl N https://t.co/HiCvttJGrx

Mar 19, 2020 · 1,285 followers View post →
Hariadi, 2024 | PDF | Solubility | Scanning Electron Microscope
News

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-020-03377-3 Carrión, M. 2022. Obtention of Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis. Maurer, N. E., Hatta-Sakoda, B., Pascual-Chagman ...

Dec 20, 2025 View →
Sacha Inchi | PDF
News

10.1007/s13197-018-3345-1 Plukenetia volubilis L. (E.E. El Porvenir ... s00425-020-03377-3 lipoproteins in severe hypertriglyceridemia. Journal of ...

Dec 20, 2025 View →