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= Sanky Fruit =

Sanky fruit grows in Peru on cactus that is filled with high antioxidant and vitamin C content. There are also different names to this fruit such as, guacala and sancayo. The Sanky fruit was used by the Inca because its properties make it a great medicine. This fruit has also been recommended to eat in order prevent cancer in Peru.

In Peru today, Sanky fruit is used in juices and porridges. The fruit is most commonly used to rehydrate shepherds in the Peruvian countryside. Sanky fruit is shaped like a ball and it is a little bigger than a tennis ball. This fruit can help with tiredness and weakness as well! To make sure that the Sanky fruit keeps all of its properties, all pesticides and chemicals are avoided. We will encounter the Sanky fruit in Peru at local markets and farmers markets on the streets!

By: Leah Barys