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Did you know that annatto was historically used as body paint, sunscreen and even as an insect repellent? It is known under different names: annatto, achiote, onoto, atsuete or urucum, depending on the region. Annatto seeds are processed to obtain pigments that offer shades ranging from pale yellow to peach reddish-orange, depending on the concentration […]

For this article we have reviewed several studies that define the benefits of yacon. Yacon, unlike most tubers, stores mainly fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a special type of sugars with enormously beneficial attributes for human health. These explain the prebiotic effect of yacon. FOS are sugars that are low in calories and do not raise blood glucose. […]

Liquid Carmine gives a shade between violet and red in the final product, depending on product type, process and quantity used. It can be applied in ice cream, sweets, desserts, meats, drinks, even cupcakes and seafood. Within meats, liquid carmine can adhere to beef, pork, among others. Want to easily understand how liquid carmine is […]

With the increasing population and distances between production and consumption centres, it has become necessary to apply different techniques for preserving meat. The quality and safety of meat products depends to a large extent on the proper use and selection of the raw materials required for their production. We highlight two important inputs:   Nitrites […]

Continuing our expansion process, we announced the inauguration of our new headquarters in the city of Sao Paulo. Our goal is to provide our customers with fast delivery times and products that will be kept in stock. Able to hold large and important trade fairs, congresses, and conventions, Sao Paulo is considered the financial heart […]

Brazil is considered a developed country with over 200 million inhabitants; this is the reason why food industry is one of the most important in this country. The food industry is one of the most resilient sectors of Brazilian economy and is increasingly investing in manufacture and higher value-added products with niches in the international […]

This year, Sao Paulo, the economic capital and main business hub of Brazil, will host the most important fair for the food industry in South America. During the last few years, there has been a rapid industrial growth in Brazil. This is not only due to the great step of becoming one of the biggest […]

We focus on providing the best service to our customers, starting with high-level logistics, including transparent processes, and permanent support. At IMBAREX, we started our operations in 2000, with the vision of adding value to Peru’s natural resources by offering a personalized service in the export of our products to over 50 countries worldwide. Also, […]

Quinoa oil contains a large amount of omegas 3, 6, and 9, in addition to other health benefits. Quinoa is an Andean plant from the outskirts of Lake Titicaca, located between Peru and Bolivia. It has been cultivated and used since pre-Hispanic civilizations, when it was considered a sacred food for the Incas. The name […]

Find out how and why Yacon is being increasingly included in people’s diets Yacon is a Peruvian plant that has been growing for centuries in the Andes Mountains and its cultivation has extended from Ecuador and Colombia to Argentine Northwest. It produces very juicy edible roots of beige or yellow-orange pulp with purple marks. It […]