Superfruit sensation nutritious and naturally sweetFrom organic & non-GMO South American lucuma fruitWhole food source of vitamins, minerals and fiberRich flavor similar to maple, caramel or cashewsNo added sugar or artificial sweetenersNo additives or preservativesHow 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. Its 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. Its 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 Whole Food Organic Lucuma Powder?A natural and nutritious sweetenerOrganic and non-GMO No added sugar, flavorings or preservativesFine, easy-to-mix powder16 servingsAbout VitacostVitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the ...