Lucuma Powder 120g

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Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma) is one of the most important fruits of the Andean region. This tree from the Sapotaceae family grows in the valleys of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, where it has been valued for thousands of years for its sweet fruit and high-quality wood.

Lucuma fruits take nearly nine months to ripen. A ripe lucuma has a delicate brown skin and a white to deep yellow-orange flesh that is naturally sweet, dry and slightly floury. This unique texture, together with a flavor reminiscent of vanilla and caramel, has made lucuma famous in Peruvian gastronomy.

In Peru, lucuma is considered a traditional food with a rich natural profile. It contains fiber, natural sugars, beta-carotene, B vitamins and minerals, including potassium, making it a popular ingredient for desserts and home cooking.

Archaeological findings show that lucuma has been part of the diet of Andean cultures for more than 8,000 years. It appears in the ceramics of the Moche and Nazca cultures, and its wood was also used in sacred centers such as Pachacámac.

In modern Peruvian cuisine, lucuma is most commonly used in the form of a fine powder. Traditional helado de lúcuma, desserts, flans, creams, smoothies or home baking — all of these are closely associated with this fruit.

Our lucuma powder is produced through gentle drying of ripe fruits to preserve its aroma, color and natural sweetness.