An exotic maple-flavored fruit from Peru with ancient reverence in Andean culture, the lucuma provides a dried powder which is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals--including remarkable concentrations of beta-carotene, niacin and iron. Lucuma has a full-bodied maple-like flavor and has long been a culinary favorite of Peruvians. Lucuma flavored ice cream is even more popular than chocolate ice cream in Peru!

Lucuma contains vitamin B1,B2, C. Iron, Fibre, and phosphorous.