Responsible Sourcing
We work directly with farmers and collectors to support responsible sourcing practices across our sacha inchi value chain. This allows us to strengthen local supply relationships.
Sacha inchi supplier from Peru: plant-based omega-3 oil, protein and seeds in bulk
Amazon Andes Export S.A.C. supplies sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) from the Peruvian Amazon to importers, food and supplement brands and manufacturers: cold-pressed oil, protein powder, roasted seeds and softgels, in bulk or under your label. Exporting since 2012 to more than 48 countries.
Buying data
- Origin
- Lamas and Tarapoto, San Martín (Peruvian Amazon)
- Formats
- Cold-pressed oil · protein powder · roasted seeds · softgels (500 mg and 1,000 mg)
- Omega-3 (oil)
- Plant-based ALA, about 48% of its fatty acids · no EPA or DHA
- Packaging
- Oil: 250 mL glass bottles, 24 per box · Powder: 10 kg bags, 2 per box
- Minimum order
- Finished products from 1,000 units · bulk volumes on request
- Samples and documents
- Free sample on request · technical data sheet for each format
Sacha inchi video 
Chain of value
Sowing
Sacha inchi is a native seed of the Peruvian Amazon jungle (Lamas, Tarapoto). This is a plant that requires a well-drained soil and tropical or subtropical climates. The water used in this crop comes from natural rainfall.
Sacha inchi plants produce small star-shaped fruits with 4 and 5 points. The fruit takes a few weeks to ripen and the color changes from green to brown as the ripening process is completed.
Harvest
Harvest time is crucial to ensure optimum quality and yield for the seeds (6 to 8 months after planting). Harvesting is done manually, giving work to the native communities involved. The seeds are spread out in the sun to dry in a well-ventilated area. Drying helps reduce moisture content, helps control the peroxide index and prevents the growth of mold or fungi.
Cold pressed
This system helps to extract the oil without the use of heat, preserving the nutritional qualities of sacha inchi. The cold pressing machine exerts pressure on the seeds to release the oil. The process is slow to minimize heat generation; the oil obtained is a raw, unrefined product that retains its natural flavors, colors and nutritional properties. The extracted sacha inchi oil is filtered to remove impurities and particles and improve the clarity and purity of the oil.
Value added
Quality control measures are implemented to ensure that the sacha inchi oil meets its technical specification, including its fatty-acid profile (omega-3 ALA, about 48%). Once the oil is extracted and quality is verified in verified laboratories, it is packaged in soft capsules (500 mg and 1,000 mg), glass bottles (250 mL) or cylinders (20 L, 50 L or 200 L) for export. Throughout the process, exposure to oxygen, which can contribute to oxidation and rancidity, is avoided.
The best sacha inchi
Sacha inchi is a seed native to the Peruvian Amazon. The local climate, environmental conditions and soil shape the seed’s composition: its oil is mostly unsaturated fatty acids, led by omega-3 (ALA), and it contains tocopherols. In our analysis of one sample of sacha inchi oil of Asian origin, its omega-3 content was lower than that of our Peruvian oil:
| Fatty acid | Peruvian sacha inchi | Sample of Asian origin* |
|---|---|---|
| α-Linolenic acid (C18:3, ω-3) · omega-3 | 48.00% (±3.5% variation) | 35.97% |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2, ω-6) · omega-6 | 35.00% (±3.5% variation) | 40.79% |
| Oleic acid (C18:1, ω-9) · omega-9 | 9.00% (±3.5% variation) | 13.56% |
*Own source: third-party laboratory analysis of one real sample of sacha inchi oil of Asian origin.
Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) is the main fatty acid of sacha inchi oil, and it is where this comparison shows the largest difference.
Omega-3
Sacha inchi oil provides omega-3 as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 n-3): about 48% of its fatty acids, together with linoleic acid (omega-6) and oleic acid (omega-9). ALA is an essential fatty acid: the body cannot produce it, so it has to come from the diet. Sacha inchi does not provide EPA or DHA, the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and algae oils.
Omega-3 from a seed, not from the sea
For brands that want omega-3 without fish. Sacha inchi oil is pressed from the seed of a plant grown on land: there is no fish in the product or on its production line, it leaves no fishy taste, and in a published laboratory analysis no mercury, lead, cadmium or arsenic was detected.¹ Fish oil starts in the ocean food chain, where mercury builds up, so it has to be refined and purified before it can be used.²,³
Sacha inchiPlant omega-3
- Mercury
- Grown on land, outside the marine food chain. A published lab analysis of sacha inchi oil found no detectable mercury (limit 0.004 mg/kg)¹
- Processing
- Cold-pressed and filtered: a virgin, unrefined oil*
- Allergens
- No fish or seafood in the product or on the production line*
- Taste
- No fishy taste or smell
- Oxidation
- ALA has fewer reactive sites (2), where oxidation starts⁶
- Supply
- A cultivated crop, harvested by hand in San Martín, Peru
- Vegetarian and vegan formulas
- The oil fits them (our own softgels have a gelatin shell)
- Type of omega-3
- ALA, about 48% of its fatty acids, together with omega-6 and omega-9
Fish oilMarine omega-3
- Mercury
- Methylmercury builds up in fish and shellfish, most of all in large fish that eat other fish;² the oil has to be purified to remove it³
- Processing
- Refined and purified before use³
- Allergens
- Fish is one of the 14 allergens that must be declared on EU labels⁴
- Taste
- Can leave a fishy aftertaste and bad breath⁵
- Oxidation
- EPA (4) and DHA (5) have more: in a lab model, oxidation speed rose with each one⁶
- Supply
- Depends on wild catches: in 2023 Peru, about 20% of world fishmeal and fish oil output, cancelled the first anchovy season in its north-central zone⁷
- Vegetarian and vegan formulas
- Do not fit: the oil is of animal origin
- Type of omega-3
- EPA and DHA
¹ Lupi A. et al. (2024), BIO Web of Conferences 148, 04009: analysis of sacha inchi oil grown in Indonesia. ² U.S. EPA, How People are Exposed to Mercury. ³ NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids: mercury is removed from omega-3 supplements during processing and purification. ⁴ Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex II. ⁵ Mayo Clinic, Fish oil. ⁶ Cosgrove J.P., Church D.F. and Pryor W.A. (1987), Lipids 22(5): 299–304. ⁷ IFFO, in AgTechNavigator (12 June 2023). * Amazon Andes technical data sheet for sacha inchi oil (2026): process and allergen declaration.
Fatty acids content
| Fatty acid | Sacha inchi oil | Olive oil | Coconut oil | Soybean oil | Palm oil | Corn oil | Canola oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 4.7 | 11.8 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 44.8 | 11.2 | 5.5 |
| Stearic (C18:0) | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Oleic (C18:1, ω-9) · omega-9 | 9 | 74.3 | 6.2 | 22.3 | 38.9 | 28.5 | 64.1 |
| Linoleic (C18:2, ω-6) · omega-6 | 35 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 53.7 | 9.5 | 56 | 20.2 |
| α-Linolenic (C18:3, ω-3) · omega-3 | 48 | 0.6 | Not detected | 8.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 6.6 |
*Source: Goyal A., Tanwar B., Kumar Sihag M., Sharma V. 2022. Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.): An emerging source of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acid and phytochemicals. Food Chemistry 373: 131459.
Protein content of the powder
Sacha inchi protein powder is a concentrated source of plant protein: our powder contains 58.3 g of protein per 100 g, according to our 2026 technical data sheet.
| Plant (mg AA/g) | Animal (mg AA/g) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amino acid | Sacha inchi** | Soy* | Rice* | Pea* | Egg* | Whey* |
| Threonine | 77.18 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 54 |
| Methionine + cysteine | 12.54 | 5 | 26 | – | – | 26 |
| Phenylalanine + tyrosine | 113.3 | 54 | 72 | 37 | 41 | 49 |
| Histidine | 18.67 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 14 |
| Lysine | 40.52 | 34 | 19 | 47 | 27 | 71 |
| Valine | 35.51 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 35 |
| Isoleucine | 40.07 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 38 |
| Leucine | 60.79 | 50 | 58 | 57 | 36 | 86 |
Protein content: Amazon Andes technical data sheet for sacha inchi protein powder (2026). Amino acids: ** Mora-Aguirre et al. 2020. Obtention, yields, chemical-microbiological properties and amino acids profile in a flour from Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.). * Gorissen S.H.M. et al. 2018. Protein content and amino acid composition of commercially available plant-based protein isolates. “–”: not reported.
Responsible sacha inchi sourcing from Peru
Supporting Local Producers
Our supply chain is connected to communities in Tarapoto, Peru. We aim to support local producers and contribute to the socio-economic development of the regions.
Long-Term Preservation
Sacha inchi is a valuable Amazonian superfood. Our approach is focused on long-term preservation, responsible production, and maintaining the natural value of this native seed.
Traceability & Quality
From origin to export, we support our clients with quality control, documentation, and international standards. Our products follow the microbiological specification of their technical data sheets.
Why Amazon Andes?
- 2012 Exporting since
- 48+ Countries reached
- 450+ Wholesale shipments
- 1,000 Units minimum for private label
Export Experience
We have been exporting since 2012 and have completed more than 450 wholesale shipments of Peruvian superfoods. We support international buyers with export-ready products and technical documentation.
Global Distribution
Our distribution network is present across all continents, reaching more than 48 countries. This international presence allows us to serve buyers with reliable supply, technical support, and commercial flexibility.
Sacha Inchi Product Range
We offer sacha inchi in different presentations: oil, powder, protein powder, and other formats designed for brands, distributors, and manufacturers looking for plant-based omega-3 ingredients.
Quality & Compliance
Our products follow the microbiological specification of their technical data sheets, under HACCP. Technical and safety data sheets are available for each format.
Trade Documentation
We support clients with the technical and commercial documentation required for export operations. This helps simplify the sourcing process for companies importing sacha inchi products from Peru.
Commercial Flexibility
Amazon Andes works with different business needs, from ingredient sourcing to retail-oriented projects. Whether you are looking for bulk ingredients or finished product formats, our team can help you.
International Logistics Support
Our team supports international buyers throughout the export process, from product coordination and documentation to logistics support. We aim to make sourcing Peruvian sacha inchi easier and more efficient.
Certifications
- HACCP
- Current, as declared in the 2026 technical data sheets of our sacha inchi oil, softgels and protein powder
- Sanitary registration (Peru)
- DIGESA C1301817N/NAAAAD: sacha inchi oil, capsules and softgels
Scientific studies
Sacha inchi oil in a type 2 diabetes rat model (2023 study)
Read more: Sacha inchi oil in a type 2 diabetes rat model (2023 study)
Sacha inchi meal protein hydrolysates: antioxidant and enzyme-inhibition activity in vitro (2023)
Read more: Sacha inchi meal protein hydrolysates: antioxidant and enzyme-inhibition activity in vitro (2023)
Sacha inchi leaf extracts: antioxidant and antibacterial activity in vitro (2020)
Read more: Sacha inchi leaf extracts: antioxidant and antibacterial activity in vitro (2020)Contact us
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