Lucuma Powder is made by drying the whole fruit and then milling into a powder (1,2) Lucuma has 13g of carbohydrates and 2g of sugar making it different from common low-calorie sweeteners (1) I found out about Lucuma from a chocolate bar I tried from paschachocolate.com.
Health Benefits:
- Antioxidants (5)
- Low Glycemic Index Carbohydrates (1,2,4)
- Extract used as a cosmetic medicine (3)
- Fiber (1,2,4)
- Trace minerals (1,2,4)
- Beta-Carotene (1,2,4)
This is one of the best alternatives to sugar that I have come across. I noticed no unpleasant aftertaste. Health benefits, sweetness, and no observable detrimental effects is a hard combination to find.
1 http://www.terrasoul.com
2 http://navitasnaturals.com
3 Medicinal Patent
4 http://paschachocolate.com
5 Evaluation of Antihyperglycemia and Antihypertension Potential of Native Peruvian Fruits Using In Vitro Models
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