Livestock breeds of guinea pig play an important role in folk culture for many indigenous Andean peoples, especially as a food source. They are not only used in folk medicine and in community religious ceremonies but also raised for their meat. Guinea pigs are an important culinary staple in the Andes Mountains, where it is known as cuy. Lately, marketers tried to increase their consumption outside South America.
livestock breeds of guinea pig play an important role in folk culture for many indigenous andean peoples especially as a food source they are not only used in folk medicine and in community religious ceremonies but also raised for their meat guinea pigs are an important culinary staple in the andes mountains where it is known as cuy lately marketers tried to increase their consumption outside south america