Lucuma Powder
Lucuma fruits are found in Peru, where they have been honored since the time of the Incas. Today, South Americans enjoy their fragrant, rich maple-like flavor in a variety of culinary creations.
Lucuma, pronounced “loo-ku-mah,” belongs to the Sapotaceae family. Its fruits look like round green avocados but have firm, orange and yellow pumpkin-like pulp. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and contain especially high concentrations of beta carotene, niacin, and iron.
The delicious, fragrant flavor of lucuma blends well with ice creams, yogurts, baby foods, and a wide range of desserts. In fact, lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in the Andes. Our organic lucuma powder can be used as a flour in cooked and raw pies, cakes, pastries, and food bars. It can also be added to smoothies, energy drinks, and nut milk.
