en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Amazon headquarters of the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) won second place in the "Best Regional Raw Material Product" competition with its macambo seed ice cream. The award was presented at the "Condorcanqui Entrepreneurship 2026" agro-tourism fair, held during the anniversary of the political creation of the province of Condorcanqui.

The product uses macambo seeds as its main ingredient. This native Amazonian species has high nutritional value and a unique fatty acid composition, offering great potential for the local bioeconomy. The team from the IIAP's Directorate of Integrated Forest Management and Ecosystem Services Research was responsible for its development, aiming to add value to the region's non-timber forest resources and expand its consumption scenarios through technology transfer.

Previously, macambo seeds in the region were typically made into skewers or savory snacks. Processing them into an ice cream dessert is a diversification effort that leverages the fruit's characteristics, opening up new sales channels for local communities.

The jury praised the product for its originality, technical rigor, and potential for the sustainable use of Amazonian biodiversity. At the same fair, institutions such as the Faith and Joy Institute, the Nayap organization, and the Tuntanain Indigenous Agricultural Cooperative also participated in the exhibition.

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