Lucuma is an indigenous tree native to the valleys of the Andean region of Peru. Known by the Incas as “The Gold of the Incas”, this exotic superfruit has been revered since 200 A.D. Lucuma powder is rich in healthy carbohydrates and has been long used as a natural sweetener and flavouring agent because it has a low glycemic index and it does not cause a spike in blood sugar levels. A natural antioxidant, lucuma powder is praised for its pleasant creamy caramel maple taste, and has become an excellent additive for various food preparations such as desserts, ice cream, nutritional shakes, smoothies and even liquors.
