Muru inchi is a aflatoxin-free variety of peanut grown in the Ecuadorian amazon that has beautiful purple stripes, and a delicious slightly sweet flavor. Peanuts give back to the agroforestry system by helping to free up nitrogen in the soil for surrounding plants.

Aliados’ work with muru inchi began with re-introduction of the peanut alongside an indigenous women’s group in a single community in 2016, and has now expanded to 4 neighboring communities. Aliados is currently partnering with Tsatsayacu association to increase production and convert muru inchi into a sustainable revenue source for participating farmers that strengthens conservation of the forest.