Lucuma Powder

The Andes' 'caramel' fruit sweetener.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g

330Calories

4gProtein

80gCarbs

2gFat

6gFiber

25gSugar

Benefits

Maple-butterscotch 'natural caramel' sweetness and golden color
a fruit-based sweetener

Key compounds

Concentrated fruit sugars and carbohydratescarotenoid pigment (golden)fiber

How to use it

Whisked into smoothies, ice cream and milkshake bases, oatmeal, and baking for caramel sweetness, or stirred into coffee and mocktails

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

Hygroscopic — clumps and absorbs moisture fast; keep airtight with a desiccant. Flavor, color, and natural sugars are concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Naturally sweet — use as a sweetener to taste.

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