Salprieta

A tasty mixture of ground roasted peanut with achiote (a common, natural, dark coloring plant), cornmeal, cumin, pepper and salt used to accompany many dishes prepared in Manabi.

 

At Alimentec S.A., our brand Sol Manaba, honors the long standing tradition of Manabi`s Sal Prieta recipe.

 

Sal Prieta: Its origins

To reach the origins of this delicious concoction, we need to delve into the heart of the province, where peanuts are grown. As a versatile and varied legume, it comes in different textures, sizes, colors, textures, flavors and aromas.

 

Such versatility and variety serves as inspiration to legends, authentic dishes and even art.

 

Manabi: Ecuador`s peanut capital

80%

of this province`s gastronomy is based on or complimented with the use of peanuts.

 

There is a wide variety of peanuts; these differ in textures, sizes, colors, flavors and aromas

 

Peanut Varieties

To produce Sol Manaba`s Sal Prieta, a variety of peanuts from Manabi are mixed.

 

Caramel Flavored Peanut

Not too sweet, crunchy, intense flavor

Palm Peanut

Low in fat, crunchy texture

Charapoto Peanut

medium level fat content

Big nut Peanut

Soft texture when roasted

Toadbelly Peanut

rich in fats

Chanquito

Sweet flavor

Beige-Rose Peanut

Soft texture and sweet flavor

White-Rose Peanut

Red-Rose Peanut

It goes great with

Sal Prieta: It goes great with…

Bolón

Bolón

Patacones

Patacones

Tigrilllo

Tigrillo

meatball soup

meatball soup