Discover the Flavor Sensation of Lucuma!
Lucuma Powder is from a very nutritious fruit with high levels of beta-carotene, many B vitamins and iron, with significant amounts of calcium and phosphorus.
It's a great flavoring for ice cream, and in Peru it exceeds the popular flavors of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.
Enjoy it by itself or mix it in your favorite treat. For an extra special treat, make sure to combine it with some raw cacao nibs, vanilla bean, and coconut butter. Blend into a creamy delight. Lucuma powder can add creamy delight to any smoothie.
Lucuma is a subtropical fruit of Andean origin. It is sometimes known as lucmo. In English it is known as the "eggfruit", a common name also given to the closely related canistel. The name "eggfruit" refers to the fruits' dry flesh, which is similar in texture to a hard-boiled egg yolk. The lucuma has particularly dry flesh which possesses a unique flavor of maple and sweet potato.
The round or ovoid fruits are green, with a bright yellow flesh that is often fibrous, but bears an aftertaste that some find odd and unappealing. The largest concentration of this fruit is found in Chile and in the Peruvian regions of Cajamarca, Ancash, Lima, and Ayacucho. Fruits grown in the Peruvian highlands are considered to be of superior flavor, and are culturally revered. |
