Най-големият източник на захариди в растителния свят -Яконът

Yacon is a sweet, root crop that has been grown for thousands of years in South America, mostly in  Peru.

It is also known as”Peruvian Ground Apple”. It grows in warm and humid climates. It can be pink, orange, white and purple. He is genetically a distant relative of sunflower. Its tubers and leaves are  juicy,

edible and with a lot of health benefits.

The Yakon  is both low in calories and low in mono and disaccharide sugars. Therefore, it is recommended for consumption by people with blood sugar problems. Its use is mainly in the form of syrup, which is a freshly pressed root. It has been used in this form for centuries as a natural sweetener in the Peruvian Andes. Yacon root can also be found in the form of dried slices or in powdered form. As a probiotic, it is excellent for digestion, stimulates colon health and assists in the absorption of calcium, magnesium and B vitamins.

The plant is useful in regulating the intestinal flora. It contains significant amounts of potassium, and due to its high antioxidant value, it also contributes to the reduction of free radical damage to the body, especially those in the large intestine. Yacon is the largest source of saccharides in the entire plant world. It contains mainly water, is glucose free and is rich in fructooligosaccharides that are not metabolized by the body. That is, the apple is a great supplement to weight loss diets. These saccharides also facilitate calcium absorption, reduce cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, help fight cancer, take care of bone health and have a beneficial effect on the teeth. It has a strong antimicrobial action.
The leaves and roots of the anchovy are also extremely useful – rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, protecting us against cancer, liver disease, cardiovascular disease and many other chronic diseases.
It tastes with a pleasant, slightly sweet taste reminiscent of ripe apple or melon.
The syrup and bioacon of powdered yacon that our company offers in its online store are in easy-to-use packaging. Their daily intake reduces weight and fat index, is saturated and has a low glycemic index.
It is consumed in natural, added to fruit salad, coffee, granola, muesli bowl, raw cake, etc.