ACHIRAS DEL HUILA Bizcochitos de Achira 50 gr. PICK A PACK - from Colombia

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WHAT'S ACHIRA?
ACHIRAS DEL HUILA Bizcochitos de Achira 50 gr. PICK A PACK - from Colombia
Achiras
or
bizcochos de achira
are traditional Colombian
crackers
. They are made from
Achira
flour (native to the region) instead of
wheat flour
. Widely recognized in
Huila
as the Achiras del Huila or Bizcochos de Achira, they provide minerals such as
calcium
,
iron
,
phosphorus
,
sodium
and high protein content and are
gluten-free
. Its shape is elongated and cylindrical with a golden yellow colour, typical of good cooking. It melts slightly in your mouth with a crispy, soft and gritty texture, with a taste of
milk
.The achira is also known as Saga or Chisgua in
Colombia
. They are consumed as food by the
Chibchas
in Colombia, but it is thought that their use has extended throughout the
Andes
due to commercial exchanges with other indigenous communities.