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freeze-drying

Coverage of freeze-drying in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 29 · 10:00 UTC
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chuñotopic1Tambo Viejoplace1Acarí Valleyplace1Inca Empiretopic1Lidio Valdezperson1University of Calgaryorganization1Journal of Field Archaeologyorganization1
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  • SCIENCEJun 29 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition

    Archaeologists in Peru discovered 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley. The well-preserved potatoes, dating to the Inca Empire, demonstrate advanced Incan food preservation and transportation methods for sustaining workers during large-scale projects.

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