Lucuma is a fruit native to Peru, Ecuador and Chile.
These green, yellow-fleshed fruits have been traditionally used to flavor and sweeten ice cream, custards and pastry products.
The flavor of this fruit is reminiscent of maple syrup and can be used as a natural sweetener.
This fruit can be eaten fresh or in the form of flour . This last option is the most convenient, since its expiration date is very long.
In addition to being used in gastronomy, lucuma flour has numerous benefits for our health.
During the dehydration process all its nutritional components are concentrated and increased.
Lucuma flour stands out for its energizing power and its high content of vitamin B3 stimulates the nervous system and helps fight depression.
This fruit also has a high percentage of fiber, carbohydrates, proteins and minerals such as: iron (essential to combat anemia and increase hemoglobin levels), calcium and phosphorus (very important to maintain healthy bones and muscles) .
Lucuma is rich in carotenes , antioxidants that help reduce heart attacks, strengthen the immune system and protect us from ultraviolet radiation.
We can drink lucuma in juices, smoothies, with yogurt, etc. or make our own desserts such as flans, creams, ice cream, etc.
