Contents:

• What is Lucuma?
• Properties of Lucuma
• Use of Lucuma powder

Most of us love sweets, cakes, ice cream, desserts, and all kinds of sweet snacks. We sweeten coffee, tea, and even add sugar to bread—almost everywhere. It's even found in salty snacks, though we often don't realize it. Although we know that excess sugar is bad for us and has been claimed for years to contribute to the development of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, we still find it difficult to give it up. If you're looking for healthier alternatives to white sugar, lucuma is worth a look. Let's see why.

What is Lucuma?

Lucuma is the fruit of the Pouteria lucuma tree, which grows in the mountainous regions of South America, primarily in Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. Hence the term "Inca gold." The indigenous people of South America have valued the properties of lucuma for centuries. This fruit is not only food, it is also used for medicinal purposes. Lucuma is oval in shape and somewhat resembles a mango blend—it has an oval shape, hard, green skin, and soft, yellow flesh.

Properties of Lucuma

In Poland, lucuma is primarily available in powder form, used as a healthy substitute for conventional white sugar. This powder has a characteristic, intensely sweet flavor with distinct caramel and toffee notes. Unlike sugar, lucuma has a very low glycemic index, only GI=5, meaning it does not raise blood sugar levels. Unlike sugar, lucuma also contains high levels of:

• natural fiber that improves the function of the digestive system,
• Beta-carotene – a natural antioxidant,
• Vitamin B3 ,
• as well as zinc, potassium and calcium .

This sweet powder can not only be a healthier alternative to not necessarily healthy sugar, but also has a positive effect on our body, for example:

• contributes to maintaining the correct body weight,
• regulates digestive processes,
• has antioxidant properties,
• supports thyroid function,
• has a positive effect on the function of the nervous system,
• contributes to strengthening bones.

Lucuma powder is recommended for people:

• People with diabetes,
• on a vegetarian diet,
• Maintain healthy eating habits.

Use of Lucuma powder

Lucuma powder is delicious, sweet, and has a delicate, pleasant aroma. This product is safe for diabetics and children. We can use it anywhere we would normally use regular sugar, for example:

• Coffee and tea,
• Baked goods - cakes, pies, pancakes, desserts,
• Cocktails,
• Yogurt,
• Porridge,
• Muesli .

Limiting sugar consumption and replacing it with lucuma can benefit our health and also have a positive impact on our well-being. Lucuma allows you to eat healthy without giving up sweet taste and sweet desserts.