Vitacost Organic Lucuma Powder - Non-GMO Description

Add naturally sweet, caramel-maple flavor and superfood nutrition to smoothies and more with Vitacost® Organic Lucuma Powder.

Superfruit sensation nutritious and naturally sweet
From organic & non-GMO South American lucuma fruit
Whole food source of vitamins, minerals and fiber
Rich flavor similar to maple, caramel or cashews
No added sugar or artificial sweeteners
No additives or preservatives How sweet it is! Lucumaan exotic South American fruitwas once known as “gold of the Incas” for its health-giving properties and sweet and deliciously tempting flavor. Still popular today as a versatile, natural sweetener and flavoring in desserts such as ice cream and candy, lucuma can now be enjoyed in convenient powder form with Vitacost® Whole Food Organic Lucuma Powder. Raw, organic and non-GMO, Vitacost® Organic Lucuma Powder lets you instantly add sweetness and a nutritional boostincluding vitamins, minerals and fiberto smoothies, juice, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt or baked goods with a simple, single scoop. It’s 100% vegan, gluten free and naturally fat free. What is lucuma? Lucuma (pronounced loo-KOO-mah) is a small, yellowish-orange fruit that grows on small evergreen trees found in the mountainous regions of Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia. Also known as “egg fruit,” lucuma has a dense, firm pulp that resembles the yolk of a hardboiled egg in texture. It’s extraordinarily sweet, with a scent somewhat like maple syrup. Lucuma is enjoyed in traditional South American dishes and desserts, especially ice cream, with lucuma a more popular flavor than chocolate or vanilla in many countries. The powder can be used as a natural, nutritious sweetener in anything from smoothies or juice to homemade desserts. Why choose Vitacost® Organic Lucuma Powder?
A natural and nutritious sweetener
Organic and non-GMO
No added sugar, flavorings or preservatives
Fine, easy-to-mix powder
16 servings About Vitacost Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Directions
This lucuma powder is perfectly suited to baking, for blending into smoothies or to add a light sweetness to savory dishes and soups. Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-86°F [15°-30°C]).Free OfGluten, GMOs.
Disclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons (Approx. 14 g)
Servings per Container: 16
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories35
Calories from Fat0
Total Fat0 g0%
Saturated Fat0 g0%
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium20 mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11 g4%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars5 g
Protein1 g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium1%
Iron1%
Potassium3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Other Ingredients: Certified organic lucuma powder.
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