Product Description
Lucuma is a fruit native to the Andean region of South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. It has greenish-yellow skin and yellow-orange flesh, with a naturally sweet, creamy flavour often described as a mix of caramel, maple, and sweet potato.
It is commonly enjoyed as lucuma pulp, which can be used in smoothies, porridge, yoghurt, desserts, and drinks.
🌿 Potential benefits of lucuma pulp
- Contains antioxidants – Lucuma provides compounds such as carotenoids and polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Provides fibre – Lucuma pulp contains dietary fibre, which can support healthy digestion.
- Contains vitamins and minerals – It provides nutrients including potassium, iron and calcium, although the amounts can vary.
- Naturally sweet – Lucuma pulp adds natural sweetness and flavour to foods and drinks.
- May support healthy blood sugar management – Lucuma is sometimes described as having a lower glycaemic impact than refined sugar, although human research is still limited.
- Provides natural nutrition – It can be a nutritious addition to smoothies, breakfast foods and desserts as part of a balanced diet.
🥄 How to use lucuma pulp
You can add lucuma pulp to:
- Smoothies
- Porridge or overnight oats
- Greek yoghurt
- Shakes
- Chia pudding
- Desserts
- Homemade energy balls
Lucuma is a nutritious fruit, but it isn’t a miracle food. Its benefits are best considered as part of an overall balanced diet.
Frutti Mania Lucuma Pulp/Pulpa de Lucuma 250gr
| weight | 0.25 weight (kg) |
