* The World"s Most Beneficial Foods * Hand Picked * Variety: Smallanthus Sonchifolius * Origin: Peru * Gluten Free * USDA Organic * Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers, Inc * Kosher * BPA Free "The Apple of the Earth," Yacon grows in the lush mountains of Peru and can be used as a low-glycemic sweetener. * Kingdom: Plantae * Family: Asteraceae * Genus: Smallanthus * Species: Sonchifolius What are the benefits? This sugar substitute has a light wonderfully sweet taste and a naturally high inulin content, with only about half the calories of an average sugar source. Yacon"s complex sugar source. Yacon"s complex sugars break down slowly so it registers low on the Glycemic Index, making it an attractive alternative to sugar. How is it used? Measure like sugar to sweeten teas, desserts, and smoothies, and to add to recipes for muffins and cookies. Where in the world does it come from? Organic Yacon Powder is made from a potato-like root often called the Apple of the Earth, farmed for centuries throughout the lush mountain valleys of Peru. They are sliced thin and sun dried before being ground into a delicately sweet powder. The World"s Most Beneficial Foods We believe that good health is essential to happiness, so we are committed to sourcing foods that promote the highest levels of physical well-being - foods from the most mineral- rich, nutrient-dense microenvironments and growing regions on earth. You"ll love the great taste, and the healthy benefits will assure you that Ojio is the best choice for you and your family. We are proud to offer the world"s most beneficial foods.