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Superfood FAQ: Lucuma
Have you heard of Lucuma Powder but are not exactly sure what it is or what it could do for you? Well we have the perfect new blog series for you!
We would love to announce our new blog series - Superfood FAQ! This blog series will answer your most frequently asked questions about some of our superfoods.
First up, Lucuma Powder!
Learn more about this delicious superfood powder below!
Question: What is Lucuma Powder?
Answer: Lucuma Powder comes from the exotic Peruvian fruit, also known as the 'Gold of the Incas' and is considered to be one of the lost crops of the Incas.
Our raw, high-purity powder comes directly from the subtropical fruit that grows naturally in the Andean region of South America, Peru. The fruit is dried at low temperatures after being harvested and then carefully milled into fine powder. This process retains the high nutritional value and allows for maximum digestion and absorption when consumed.
Question: How is Lucuma Powder Used?
Answer: The unique fruit is often eaten raw in its native countries where it grows. We prefer it in its powder form though. Our pure Lucuma Powder has a lovely sweet caramelized taste and can be blended into a breakfast smoothie or used in cooking sweet things.
It can also be cooked and consumed to make the texture in your dish softer and smoother-much like the texture of a cooked squash or sweet potato.
However, one of the best purposes of lucuma is when it's used as a sweetener. The dried powder of the lucuma is a perfect way to add a unique sweet flavor to your favorite foods and beverages while maintaining a low glycemic index.
Question: Is This Lucuma Powder Gluten Free?
Answer: Yes, our particular powder is gluten free, organic and doesn't have any additional ingredients added to it.
In addition to being gluten-free , it has a high source of antioxidants, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals necessary for bodily functions and of benefit to the immune system.
Question: How Long Does Lucuma Powder Last For?
Answer: Healthworks Lucuma Powder has a shelf-life of 3 months after opening.
Question: What's your Favorite Way to Use Lucuma Powder?
Answer: Raw Carmel Sauce - only 2 ingredients -> Lucuma + Coconut Oil! Get the recipe HERE!
Comments
Lucuma is an amazing superfood that has a combination of high nutritional values like carotene, vitamin B3, Vitamins B1, B2 and C, fiber and calcium — all of the ingredients your body wants!
What makes it a ‘superfood?’ Sounds like a healthful sweetener, but what other nutritional benefits does it possess?