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Dried Foods Peru SAC Yacon

Dried Foods Peru SAC Yacon is highly recommended for diabetic patients because it reduces the glucose in the blood. Now, the modern science has increase the value of this tuber due to its high content of insulin, dietary fiber that helps the organism to metabolize the glucose and diminish cholesterol rates. Yacon is a large perennial plant that is mainly grown and cultivated for its tuberous roots. The roots are crunchy and sweet, it has lots of benefits, such as weight and glucose control and FOS. This superfood has been cultivated since 1200 B.C and still used by Andean people as a natural sweetener and is currently recognized to be one of the best superfoods.

Ingredient Name: Yacon

Functions: Non Nutritive Sweetener, Prebiotic, Sugar Substitute

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Allergen-free, BSE-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, TSE-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FDA Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Organic Certified, USDA Organic

Physical Form: Liquid, Powder, Solid

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name

    Yacon

    Ingredient Origin

    Natural Origin

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Non Nutritive Sweetener,

    Prebiotic,

    Sugar Substitute

    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

    Prebiotic

    Ingredients
    Yacon
    Technologies

    Food Ingredients,

    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

    Product Families

    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

    Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics

    Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

    Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics

    Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

    Sweeteners & Syrups

    Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

    Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Additive-free,

    Allergen-free,

    BSE-free,

    GMO-free,

    Gluten-free,

    Natural,

    Naturally Derived,

    Organic,

    TSE-free,

    Vegan

    Food Ingredients Features

    Anti-Diabetic Effect,

    Fiber Enrichment,

    Low Calorie,

    Low-Calorie Sweetener,

    Non-Irradiated,

    Prebiotic Effects,

    Reduce Blood Sugar Levels,

    Reduction in Blood Glucose Level,

    Reduction in Cholesterol,

    Sweet taste

    Health Benefits Of Yacon
    • Excellent for hypocaloric diets and for diabetic patients.
    • It has anti-diabetic properties.
    • Reduces risk of osteoporosis.
    • It is use as a no-calorie sweetener.
    • Its daily use diminishes triglycerides levels in the blood.
    • Relieves gastrointestinal problems.
    Features
    • Raw available.
    • Soluble solids: 72 ± 2 degrees Brix.
    • No additives added.
    • Considered as an excellent functional food due to its fructooligosaccharides (FOS) content (more than 30%).
    • Prebiotic.
    • High fiber content.
    • Can lower the hunger hormone, ghrelin, which helps to reduce appetite.
    • Free of allergens, GMO, BSE/TSE and non-irradiation process.
    Features
    • No Chemical Additives
    • Gluten Free
    • 100% Natural
    • 100% Organic
    • Vegan

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Beverage

    Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Bakery,

    Confectionery,

    Dairy,

    Desserts & Fruit Preparations

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Desserts,

    Milkshake,

    Syrups

    Uses
    • Food industry.
    • Syrup.
    • Desserts.
    • Bakery.
    • Shakes.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Liquid,

    Powder,

    Solid

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    EU Compliant,

    FDA Compliant,

    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

    Organic Certified,

    USDA Organic

    Packaging & Availability

    Presentations
    • Yacon powder.
    • Yacon syrup.
    Seasonal Availability Peruvian Yacon

    Harvest: Six to Ten Months after the sowing depending on weather conditions.