Tropaeolum tuberosum

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Mashua
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Various mashua tubers of different shapes and pigmentations
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum
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T. tuberosum
Binomial name
Tropaeolum tuberosum

Tropaeolum tuberosum (mashua, see below for other names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser extent in Ecuador as well as in some areas of Colombia, for its edible tubers, which are eaten cooked or roasted as a vegetable. It is a minor food source, especially to native Amerindian populations. Mashua is a herbaceous perennial climber growing to 2–4 m (7–13 ft) in height. It is related to garden nasturtiums, and is occasionally cultivated as an ornamental for its brightly coloured tubular flowers. [1]

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Alternative names

This plant is commonly called mashua in Peru and Ecuador, [2] but other names include:

  • Mashwa (Ecuador and Peru)
  • Maswallo
  • Mazuko
  • Mascho (Peru)
  • Añu (in Peru and Bolivia)
  • Isaño
  • Cubio (in Colombia)
  • Tuberous nasturtium

In Boyacá, Colombia it is also named Nabu

Agronomy

The plant grows vigorously even in marginal soils and it competes well with weeds. It is well-adapted to high-altitude subsistence agriculture, and gives high yields; 30 tonnes per hectare are yielded at a height of 3000 metres, but up to 70 tons per hectare have been produced under research conditions. [3] Its extraordinary resistance to insects, nematode and bacterial pests is attributed to high levels of isothiocyanates. Although mashua is fully domesticated, it can persist in wild vegetation because of its aggressive growth and robustness. In Colombia, it is planted as a companion crop to repel pests in potato fields. Mashua’s high natural resistance to pests has made it a good crop for its potential in pest management. Glucosinolates contained in the plant have been shown to harm aphid herbivory. [4] Spraying a crop with a mixture containing glucosinolates sourced from Masha can lead to up to 97% of aphid mortality [5] . Molecules extracted from Mashua can be part of a viable, effective, and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. Traits like these raise the potential for mashua to be used in agroecology.

Popular Peruvian mashua cultivar Yawar Waqay, meaning "weeping blood" Peruvian mashua cultivar Yawar Waqay (Llorando sangre).JPG
Popular Peruvian mashua cultivar Yawar Waqay, meaning "weeping blood"

Culinary use

Raw mashua tuber is bitter due to glucosinolates, but the bitterness diminishes after cooking, freezing, or pounding. [6] [7] The tubers comprise as much as 75 percent of the mature plants by dry weight (40 percent is typical for cereals).[ citation needed ] Up to 75 percent of dry matter reaches the tubercle. [2]

Popularization of mashua may be limited by its strong flavor, and its reputation as an anaphrodisiac. Father Bernabé Cobo records that in the 16th century the Inca used to give enormous amounts of mashua to their troops so that they would forget their wives. [8] However, mashua tubers roasted in traditional earthen field ovens, built at harvest, are considered a delicacy. Also, the raw tubers can be shredded thinly and added to salads, to confer a spicy flavour and crunchy texture.

Flowering mashua plants near Quito, Ecuador, 1990 Flowering mashua Quito May 1990.tif
Flowering mashua plants near Quito, Ecuador, 1990

Cultivation as an ornamental

In its native range, mashua is mainly cultivated for its edible tubers, but it has ornamental value in the temperate zone because of its trailing habit and showy, bi-coloured tubular flowers, which appear in summer and autumn. The sepals are orange-red while the petals are bright yellow. In areas prone to frost, it requires some protection in winter. The cultivar T. tuberosum var. lineamaculatum 'Ken Aslet' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [9] [10]

Medicinal properties

Mashua has putative anaphrodisiac effects. [11] It has been recorded by the Spanish chronicler Cobo that mashua was fed to their armies by the Inca Emperors, "that they should forget their wives". [3] [12] Studies of male rats fed on mashua tubers have shown a 45% drop in testosterone levels due to the presence of isothiocyanates. [3] Mashua contains Docosatetraenoylethanolamide, a cannabinoid structurally similar to Anandamide that also acts on the cannabinoid (CB1) receptor among other structurally related compounds such as N–oleoyldopamine. [13] Topical mashua in a 1% gel formulation has proven to increase the healing activities of open wounds in mice populations. Further studies are necessary to determine potential wound healing success for human application. [14]

Nutrition

Macronutrients

Proteins

Mashua is a food item known for its exceptional nutritional properties. The protein content of the dry weight was reported to be about 6.9-15.7%. [15] It has a remarkable protein profile with a considerable abundance of essential amino acids in an ideal ratio, providing a high biological value. [16] The essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine are branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), which are important in muscle metabolism. [17] The amount of free amino acids ranges from 2.763 to 6.826 mg/g dry matter. Variations occur depending on the region of cultivation and the specific mashua genotype. [18]

Fats

The fat content of the dry weight of mashua is between 0.1–0.4%. [15] The investigation of the fatty acid composition of mashua flour by Ramallo (2004) showed a significant content of polyunsaturated fatty acids of 70.8%. [19] The most abundant fatty acids are linoleic acid (48.7%), α-linolenic acid (22.13%), palmitic acid (21.2%) and oleic acid (3.96%). Ideally, the omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio should be between 1 and 4. [20] For mashua the ratio between linoleic acid (omega-6) and the α-linolenic acid (omega-3) is 2.2 and therefore in the optimum range. [19]

Carbohydrates

Mashua is considered a good source of carbohydrates. [15] The carbohydrate content of the dry weight of mashua is between 69.7 - 79.5%, depending on factors like growing conditions and variety of mashua species. [15] It primarily comprises starch, which manifests in the form of grains. These starch grains comprise 27% amylose and 73% amylopectin, contributing to the overall carbohydrate profile. Approximately 85% of the starch content is readily digestible, while 15% remains indigestible within the gastrointestinal tract. [21]

Fibers

The tubers of the mashua are a good source of dietary fiber. Mashua tubers contain approximately 5 to 7 g fiber per 100 g of dry matter depending on factors like growing conditions and variety of mashua species. [18] Dietary fiber content is supposed to have beneficial health effects and help to relieve functional constipation, which is a common gastrointestinal problem in children. [22]

Micronutrients

Vitamins

Mashua contains substantial levels of vitamin C, as well as β-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A. [18] [23] The levels of vitamin C in mashua are influenced by both the geographical area where it is grown and its genetic profile. A study conducted by Coloma et al. in the year 2022 found that the vitamin C levels in yellow mashua tubers range from 0.53 to 1.54 mg/g dry matter. The tubers that display both yellow and purple hues demonstrate a considerably higher vitamin C concentration, with a range of 0.9 to 3.36 mg/g dry matter. [18] In comparison, potatoes, a more commonly known tuber, have a lower vitamin C content, with a range of 0.27 to 0.87 mg/g dry matter. [24] This indicates that mashua can contain approximately two to four times more vitamin C than potatoes. [18]

Similar to vitamin C, the levels of β-carotene in tubers also fluctuate according to the cultivation location and the genotype of the plant. For yellow tubers, β-carotene content ranges from 18.10 to 715.95 μg/g dry matter. In tubers with a yellow-purple hue, the concentration spans between 6.91 and 336.33 μg/g dry matter. Conversely, purple tubers exhibit a β-carotene content significantly lower, varying from 1.21 to 4.46 μg/g dry matter. [18]

Minerals

An important aspect of mashua’s appeal lies in its rich mineral composition, which as the vitamin content also varies according to the cultivation site and genotype. [18]

Mineral content in different mashua tuber varieties [18]
MineralYellow TubersYellow-Purple TubersPurple Tubers
Calcium (mg/100 g DM)35.61 - 51.3434.78 - 46.89146.95 - 191.55
Phosphorus (mg/100 g DM)142.47 - 179.31114.56 - 139.907.57-76.85
Iron (mg/100 g DM)7.51 - 7.817.02 - 7.661767.26 - 1875.61
Potassium (mg/100 g DM)1723.42 - 2021.141742.54 - 1789.774.11 - 9.94
Zinc (mg/100 g DM)0.42 - 1.160.45 - 1.200 - 0.57

The table delineates the mineral content corresponding to each genotype. Notably, there is a pronounced disparity among the genotypes. Specifically, purple tubers exhibit calcium levels that are 3 to 4 times higher and iron levels that exceed those of other varieties by more than a factor of 200. Conversely, these tubers possess only negligible quantities of potassium and phosphorus, and their zinc levels are comparatively lower. This marked differentiation underscores the impact of genetic variation on the nutritional makeup of mashua tubers. [18] In terms of calcium content, mashua exhibits a lower concentration compared to potatoes, with the latter containing approximately 13,100 mg/100 g dry matter. In contrast, the phosphorus content of mashua is considerably higher than that of potatoes, which have a mere 0.23 mg/100 g dry matter. While potatoes present a significant amount of potassium at 500 mg/100 g dry matter, which surpasses the levels found in purple mashua tubers, they still hold merely a third of the potassium content when contrasted with yellow and yellow-purple mashua varieties. [25]

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