HEALTY EATY WITH ANCESTRAL FODD The Uberosus is a compact herbaceous plant; wild varieties are creeping, but other semi-erect or climbers have been selected for cultivation, which can reach 50 cm in height, forming dense bushes. The stems and leaves are succulent and mucilaginous, with an angular stem from which long alternate petioles sprout, at the end of which are cordate leaves, of variable color depending on the cultivar. It has axillary inflorescences, of flowers.
They can be found in various shapes and colors (red, yellow, marbled, etc.) so definitely this species can become an alternative economic for the high Andean zone of Ecuador. The nutritional composition of the fresh tuber is 85% humidity, 14% starch and sugar, and 1% protein. Dry, 72-75% is carbohydrates, 10-16% protein, 4-6% fiber and around 1% lipids; thus they provide 360 calories per 100 g. It also contains 23 mg of vitamin C. According to its general morphology, the melloco is an annual, compact plant, whose root system is abundant and of the fibrous type, it contains 3 to 6 aerial stems, whose height varies from 30 to 80 cm, they are fleshy, with 3 to 4 edges, generally twisted and green, pink or purple in color. Its most common growth habits are erect, creeping and semi-trailing, the leaves are simple, the flowers are star-shaped, rarely fruit-shaped, the tubers are cylindrical, oval, falcate, spindle-shaped, apical and spindle-shaped at both ends, and they are of various colors, and the most frequent
BENEFITS Provides 360 calories per 100 grams and 23 milligrams of vitamin C, Olluco is also appreciated for its healing actions, as it has internal and external healing properties like healing external wounds in the skin caused by common problems such as acne. It is a healer of common problems such as mouth ulcers. The Olluco is an ideal supplement to lose weight as it is a food that has few calories and rich in water. Decreases party contractions Since it has relaxing properties Relieves stomach pain and indigestion. The leaves of this tuber are ideal for indigestion Prevents the appearance of tumors. By having acetogenin properties that are specifically anti-cancer Helps in skin care. This is where its healing properties come in, since when used externally it helps fight acne problems Treat erysipelas. This disease that occurs specifically due to streptococci and that is classified as infectious when consuming the olluco, the symptoms that it presents are diminished apart from improving the appearance of the skin that becomes red due to this condition.