Sacha inchi is also known as Plukenetia volubilis, which also includes sacha peanut, mountain peanut or Inca peanut. Sacha inchi is native to South America and Northwestern Brazil as well as in some of the Caribbean countries. Sacha inchi is also cultivated mostly in South East Asia in Thailand. Sacha inchi seeds contains high protein and oil content. Sacha inchi is also rich in essential fatty acids such as omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-3 linoelic acid along with non-essential acids such as omega-9 acids. Sacha inchi is available in oil forms which contains a mild flavor which has nutty finish and is widely used for a variety of prepared foods and cuisines. Sacha inchi oil is very rich in alpha-linoelic acid which is safe to consume and helps in increasing blood levels of HDL cholesterol. Sacha inchi oil is comparable with flaxseed oil. Sacha inchi also contains very high amount of tocopherols which contains gamma tocopherol and delta tocopherol.