Lucuma Powder

lucuma powder
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Lucuma is a subtropical fruit of Andean origin. It has particularly dry flesh which possesses a unique flavor of maple and sweet potato.

Lucuma is a very nutritious fruit, having high levels of carotene, vitamin B3, and other B vitamins. It is especially abundant in beta-carotene, niacin and iron with significant amounts of calcium and phosphorus.

Enjoy the lucuma flavor by itself or mix it in smoothies or as a sweetener replacement.

For a raw icing treat, blend lucuma powder with vanilla bean, and coconut oil. Lucuma powder can also add creamy sweetness to a smoothie or raw candies.

8 oz Lucuma Powder

$13 + S/H

 


Lucuma Powder Ingredients

Raw Organic Lucuma Powder

About the Ingredients

All ingredients are raw. This is a USDA certified organic product.

Lucuma is sometimes known as lucmo. In English it is known as the "eggfruit", a common name also given to the closely related canistel. The name "eggfruit" refers to the fruit's dry flesh, which is similar in texture to a hard-boiled egg yolk.

The round or ovoid fruits are green, with a bright yellow flesh that is often fibrous, but bears an aftertaste that some find odd and unappealing. The largest concentration of this fruit is found in Chile and in the Peruvian regions of Cajamarca, Ancash, Lima, and Ayacucho. Fruits grown in the Peruvian highlands are considered to be of superior flavor, and are culturally revered. 

Lucuma has recently become popular as a dried powder flavoring, and production of Peruvian fruits dried for export is increasing on a large scale. Lucuma is a popular flavoring for ice cream in its native range, and in Peru even exceeds the demand for more globally popular flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla. 

This product is offered via Earth Circle Organics
Nutrition Label

Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (15g)
Servings per Container: 15
 
Amount per serving
% DV
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
3
Total Fat
<1g
1%
Sodium
5mg
0%
Potassium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
  Dietary Fiber
<1g
1%
  Sugars
2g
Protein
<1g
Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%, Iron 2%

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol.
% Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Recipes Using Lucuma Powder

Use Lucuma Powder in place of sweeteners like Agave, Stevia, Xylitol, Honey or Dates. The powder has a mild sweetness to it. Start with a 1:1 ratio of lucuma powder for the sweetener in the recipes below and then adjust to your desired sweetness.

Laura's Bliss Kisses

4 Tbsp Mayan Gold Cacao (Chocolate) Powder or Chocolate Bliss powder
$25 + S/H
4 Tbsp

Tocotrienols
$20 + S/H
¼ tsp Sun Fire Salt
$20 + S/H
1½ Tbsp Vanilla Agave Nectar
$25 + S/H
1½ Tbsp Coconut Oil or Cacao Butter
$18 + S/H

Optional:
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
$20 + S/H
1 Tbsp Goji Berries
$21 + S/H
1 Tbsp Cacao Nibs
$10
½ tsp Vitamineral Green or Blue-Green Algae
$55 + S/H
2 drops Orange Essential Oil  
3/4 tsp Cinnamon  

Stir the dry ingredients together in a bowl. If you are including any of the optional ingredients, add them in now too. If you decide to add any of the powdered greens, I suggest you also add the orange essential oil or cinnamon to cover any potential "green flavor".

Add the Coconut Oil and Agave Nectar and stir. It works best and is more fun to get your hands into the mix now and really mush all the ingredients together so that the oil and agave bind the dry ingredients well.

Create small teaspoon-size drops of the mixture and place them on wax paper. You can see pictures of the size and yummy messiness. You will get about 10 little bliss kisses per recipe. Freeze your bliss kisses for best taste and longevity, though you may find that after licking your fingers you desire to eat them all up quickly.

You can also use Carob in your bliss kisses to make a sweeter kiss. Try using half Cacao and half Carob or substituting Carob for the Tocotrienols in the recipe.

For an extra-creamy and more truffle-like bliss kiss that can sit out at room temperature, substitute Cacao Butter for the Coconut Oil. Mmmmmm. Enjoy!

 

Green Gobblers

2/3 Cup Hemp Seeds
$30 + S/H
1/3 Cup Lucuma Powder
$13 + S/H
2 Tbsp Blue-Green Algae (or Vitamineral Green or another favorite green powder)
$30 + S/H
1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract  
1/4 tsp Sun Fire Salt
$20 + S/H
1 tsp Cinnamon  
1/4 tsp Nutmeg  
1/3 Cup Coconut Oil (melted)
$18 + S/H
2 Tbsp Honey (or Vanilla Agave Nectar)
$25 + S/H

Grind all ingredients in Food processor until smooth.  Roll into balls and chill in fridge for 10 minutes or more.  For added yummyness, put a walnut in the middle of each ball. 

For more details on this recipe and updates, please visit the blog posting for our Green Gobblers.

Enjoy!

 

 

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