Yacon Root

An Andean natural healthy dietetic food with a high concentration of fructo-oligosaccharides. (FOS)

The Yacón is a perennial plant grown in the Andes (Peru & Ecuador,South America) for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root . The texture and flavour have been described as a cross between a fresh apple and watermelon. The root is composed mostly of water and fructo-oligosaccharides.The leaves are used in folk medicine as a medicinal tea for hypoglycemia.

While satisfyingly sweet and flavorful, Yacon remains low in calories. This is due to the fact that the sugar contains high levels of oligofructose (inulin), a form of sugar that is not metabolized readily by the human body. For this reason, Yacon shows much promise as a food for diabetics and as a base for a low calorie sweetener. Even a tea made from dried Yacon leaves is purported to have the ability to level out blood sugar levels. Oligofructose is known to aid digestion and promote beneficial bacteria in the colon, so it may also help prevent colon cancer. High in fiber, low in fat, and rich in oligofructose, Yacon is considered by many to be a superfood of the future.

Available:

Yacon extract powder (ingredient)

Yacon powder (ingredient)

Yacon granules/ slices (finished product)

Yacon syrup (finished product)

Yacon capsules in bottles (nutritional supplement)

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