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Sweeteners, Yacon
Yacon is a perennial daisy that produces tuberous roots known for their sweet flavor. Yacon roots taste a bit like apple and can be eaten raw like jicama. They can also be made into a syrup that has a consistency and flavor like molasses.
Unlike sugar cane or other sugars found in nature, the fructose found in yacon is an indigestible polysaccharide called fructooligosaccharide (FOS) that acts as a prebiotic, promoting healthy gut flora. Yacon also contains a high concentration of the indigestible fiber inulin.
Since much of yacon is processed by the body without being absorbed, it is a low calorie, low glycemic option that may help balance blood sugar levels when consumed in small quantities.
Some studies have shown that yacon prohibits cancer cells from growing and reproducing.
Glycemic Load=1
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