Yacon Root Powder

Product Description

What is it?

Yacon is a perennial plant in Andean region. It is cultivated and grown for the crisp and sweet-tasting tuberous root. It tastes like cross between apple and watermelon. Therefore it has a nickname “apple of the earth”. The content of yacon root is mostly water and fructo-oligosaccharides. Although Yacon root tastes sweet, its sweetness come from inulin, which is an indigestible sugar. So yacon roots contain fewer calories than other equally sweet things.

Our Organic Raw Yacon Powder is a great low-calorie and low-glycemic sweetener that tastes great and helps keep blood sugar stable throughout the day.  Yacon Powder is a unique source of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a type of sugar that breaks down slowly and passes through the body without absorption.

How to use?

The recommended daily usage is 1-2 teaspoons. This powder blends well with juice, rice or soy milk, and yogurt, or can be added to your favorite smoothie. It can also be mixed into your homemade energy bars. While you can add this powder to a variety of recipes, raw food enthusiasts avoid cooking or heating in order to preserve the food’s nutritional value.

Ingredients

Organic Raw Yacon Root Powder

Origin: Peru

Health benefits

While much research is still being conducted, some of the possible health benefits of our Organic Raw Yacon Powder may include:

• Very low glycemic index rating
• May be useful in boosting energy and metabolism
• May help to lower high cholesterol levels
• May be effective in normalizing blood sugar levels
• May be helpful in reducing high blood pressure
• Contains antioxidants, which studies have shown may help to destroy free radicals
• May aid in reducing the risk of osteoporosis
• Contains compounds that studies have shown may possess probiotic and antioxidant properties
• May help to improve digestion
• May be effective in stimulating the body to break down excess fatty cells
• May be useful in enhancing the absorption of calcium and magnesium
• Contains compounds that may possess natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
• May improve the elimination of toxins
• May help to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis
• May be beneficial in reducing the risk of colon cancer
• High inulin content, a complex sugar that breaks down slowly into fructooligosaccharides (FOS)