Lucuma
What is Lucuma?
Lucuma is a fruit native to the Andean regions of South America, particularly Peru. The fruit has a hard, green skin and bright yellow-orange flesh with a creamy texture. It is typically dried and ground into a powder for use in food products.
Is Lucuma vegan?
Lucuma is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Lucuma a major allergen?
Lucuma is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Lucuma used for?
Lucuma powder is primarily used as a natural sweetener and flavouring agent, imparting a caramel-like or maple-syrup taste.
Is Lucuma safe?
Lucuma is not an authorised food additive in the UK and therefore does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Lucuma powder is primarily used as a natural sweetener and flavouring agent, imparting a caramel-like or maple-syrup taste. Its creamy texture also makes it a good addition to desserts, ice creams, and baked goods, contributing to mouthfeel and body. Manufacturers add it to instant drink powders, confectionery, and chocolate products.
Health notes
Lucuma is not an authorised food additive in the UK and therefore does not have an E-number. It is generally consumed as a whole food ingredient. Evidence regarding specific health benefits or risks at typical consumption levels is limited and requires further investigation.
Allergen info
Lucuma is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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