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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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Related Foods

  • Potatoes, White
  • Sweet Potato
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke)

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Nutrition Information

Serving size:
Calories: 0 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0 g
Net Carbohydrate
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mg 0%
Folate 0 mcg 0%
Niacin 0 mg 0%
Riboflavin 0 mg 0%
Thiamin 0 mg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 0 mg 0%
Copper 0 mg 0%
Iron 0 mg 0%
Magnesium 0 mg 0%
Manganese 0 mg 0%
Phosphorous 0 mg 0%
Potassium 0 mg 0%
Selenium 0 mcg 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Zinc 0 mg 0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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