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Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food
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Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food
Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food Overview of chuƱo, a traditional Andean dish using freeze-dried potatoes.

ChuƱo is a type of potato processed by successive freezing, thawing, and dehydrating. This method of food preservation is particularly utilized by the native peoples of the Andes in South America. The extreme temperature fluctuations in the high Andes, with hot days and freezing nights, are essential for this process. ChuƱo can be stored for decades, providing a vital food reserve for communities and states, helping to mitigate the effects of natural disasters or other calamities. This Andean foodstuff is a testament to the ingenuity of people in adapting to and utilizing challenging environments.12

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