Zint Lucuma Raw Organic Powder 16 oz (454 g)

100% Pure Dietary Supplement Sweet Flavor with Low Glycemic Index Good Source of Fiber Supports a Healthy Immune System USDA Organic Non-GMO Project Verified Vegan Gluten-Free Verified Certified Kosher The Gold of the IncasGrown primarily in Peru at high attitudes the lucuma fruit is prized by Peruvians for its health benefits including longevity and fertility. In ancient times lucuma was a symbol of fertility to the Incas which is why its often referred to as the gold of the Incas". The fruit itself resembles a cross between a mango and a pear with golden flesh bursting with nutrients. Its naturally sweet flavor is often described as a mix of sweet potato and maple. Because of its soft texture and digestibility its typically the first solid food tasted by Peruvian babies. It also happens to be the most popular flavor of ice cream in Peru!With a low glycemic index of 25 lucuma is a perfect source of sweetness for those on a sugar-controlled diet. It may also help maintain normal blood sugar levels curb the appetite and support a healthy immune system. ZINT Organic Lucuma Powder is sourced from family-owned farms in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Our suppliers harvest and sell their produce in accordance with global fair trade values. Once picked peeled and pitted the fruit is slow-dried at low temperatures and gently milled into a fine powder preserving lucumas amazing health benefits in their purest form.