Lucuma Powder

Our raw lucuma powder comes from the Lucuma Obovata, a Peruvian fruit known as the "Gold of the Inca's". One lucuma tree can product five hundred fruits in a year and provides sustenance when other crops are enduring a drought. Lucuma powder is a sweetener high in fiber, beta-carotene, niacin, iron, calcium and phosphorus while simultaneously being a low-glycemic food. Features Pouteria Obovata (Lucum Obovata) Pronounced Loo- Ku- Mah Exotic Peruvian fruit Low acidity Low glycemic Diabetic safe High in fiber High in beta-carotene, niacin and iron High in calcium and phosphorus Suggested Use We mix lucuma powder into recipes for sweetening. Can be used to make a delicious smoothie. Try mixing it with raw cacao nibs, vanilla bean and coconut butter for a type of chocolate chip ice-cream. You can replace agave nectar with lucuma powder.