Coca leaf powder is dehydrated and micropulverized coca leaf. It conserves all its medicinal properties and components. Used by incas from immemorial times, the culture of the coca has formed a part of the tradition and customs of the Andean man.

One of the centers of origin of cultivated coca is the Andean-Amazonian area of ​​the Cusco region. The valleys of La Convencion and Yanatile present an ecological floor called “Subtropical Dry Forest”. With an altitude between 850 and 1400 meters above sea level. In this ecological floor live wild species of the genus Erythroxylum and it was the native inhabitants Machiguengas who in ancient times domesticated this wild plant discovering its nutritional and medicinal properties (Merma, 2004).

BENEFITS OF COCA LEAF POWDER

• Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels: Regulates glucose and blood pressure
• Source of vitamins: It contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C and E. It also contains sodium, potassium, phosphorus and proteins.
• Fights anemia: It has a lot of iron and vitamin B, the latter is very well absorbed by the body and is used as a supplement
• Coca flour has more than 2000 mg of calcium (per 100g). Consequently, more than milk or cheese.
• Fight depression: Clears the mind, helps concentration, gives physical and mental vigor and produces some well-being.
• It improves the oxygenation of the organism. So, it is used to calm dizziness at great heights.

HOW TO CONSUME

• Infusion: Dissolve a teaspoon in a cup of hot water, add sugar or honey. Excellent digestive.
• To enrich cakes: Add 5% coca powder to your preparation of cakes.
• Nutritional Supplement: Add to your smoothies with fruits and/or vegetables.

As a nutritional supplement, coca flour is a concentrated presentation of nutrients, alkaloids and fiber.
It is energetic and stimulating: The energy supply comes from complex carbohydrates and their dietary fiber (18%).

Coca leaf is an important source of antioxidants. In its fiber, it contains bioactive principles such as polyphenols. Which it contains more than broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, onion, lettuce, among others. It contains as much beta-carotene as carrot, which is an important source of protection against cancer. Coca leaf also contains condensed tannins in significant amounts. Which are important because protect proteins, lipids and carbohydrates from oxidative damage during digestion.