Pure Yacon Syrup - USDA, JAS and EU Organic Certified

SCIENTIFIC NAME of YACON SYRUP

Smallanthus sonchifolius

COMMON NAME of YACON SYRUP:

Llakuma, aricoma, glaucoma, llacjon, racon.

DEFINITION :

Yacon is a fruit that grows in the inter-Andean valleys of South America, on the coast and in the humid regions of the Peruvian Amazon. Its use goes back to, approximately, 1,200 B.C. of which there is evidence in the pre-Hispanic ceramics and textiles of the Nazca civilisation.

Wild specimens are found between 2,500 and 3,000 MAMSL and cultivated ones from sea level to 3,600 m elevation.

The yacon plant has a height of 1.5-3 m; its leaves are an intense green with an elevated content of proteins, used as fodder. Its tuberous roots are big and elongated, measuring up to 25 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter, with a sweet pulp where inulin (a component of fructose which is not metabolized by the human organism and whose consumption is recommended thanks to its low calorie content) is concentrated. Yacon has acquired great importance in the food industry; it’s one of the few fruits from which important quantities of inulin (fructan) can be obtained which can act as a substitute for sucrose.

PROCESSS CODE :

Received – Weighing – Grading & Washing – Peeling – Extraction of juice – Filtration of juice – Juice is concentrated by evaporation – Final concentration – Filtration of syrup – Packaging – Storage.

ORIGEN

Mainly found in the inter-Andean valleys of South America and the Peruvian Amazon.

INGREDIENTS

• 100% yacon fruit in the form of syrup. Yacon Syrup.

PROPERTIES OF YACON

Yacon root, which is the edible part of the plant, has a high inulin content (polymers of fructose) and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) which contains soluble fibre that cannot be metabolized by the human body and passes into the colon where they are fermented by the microflora.

It contains proteins, vitamins, fibre, minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium. Fresh yacon pulp is used in the manufacture of juices, nectars, yoghurts, ice-creams, marmalades, jellies and alcoholic beverages or soft drinks. 

Concentrated yacon pulp, yacon syrup, is a sweetening agent. The syrup contains up to 50%

fructooligosaccharides (FOS). FOS intake does not increase blood glucose; however the root is made-up of fructose mainly in its free form at around 35%. It can be used in the preparation of desserts, mazamorras, icecreams, powder juice mixtures or added as a sweetener.

A study has shown that a daily intake of yacon syrup produced a significant decrease in body weight, waist circumference and body mass index when administered to obese pre-menopausal women.

Yacon root doesn’t contain starches, therefore it doesn’t form carbohydrates. Coeliacs, diabetics and hypertensives may consume it.

Being a prebiotic it helps fermentation processes, is healthy for intestinal flora, carries out final fermentation processes in the colon which allows the production of B-complex vitamins and minerals such as zinc.

FORM OF USE

Any person over the age of 2 may consume it in the form of yacon syrup.

Yacon syrup can be used to sweeten foods such as milk, coffee, juices, etc., and in the preparation of baked goods, such as mazamorras, cakes, biscuits, breads, etc.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

No adverse effects have been reported.

PRESENTATION

Dums 30 kg.

CERTIFICATIONS

NOP, JAS and EU organic certifications

STORAGE AND STABILITY:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.

Stability is of 24 months from date of manufacture.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY:

Up to 5 tonnes (5t) per month.

NOTE:

The information contained in this fact sheet is according to our criteria. Nonetheless, the form of use of this and other products is out of our control. 

We are Amazon Andes Export SAC and we have started to produce and market natural, functional foods made from our native Peruvian biodiversity from 2010. We offer final bulk product to suit the needs of each of our clients, harmonized with ethical principles that we seek to achieve a real sustainable development, by helping to improve the quality of life of all the links in this valuable chain, we work for the health and welfare of people, from original, native Andean and amazonian communities, through to customers.

We are firm believers that “FOOD OF THE FUTURE, ARE THOSE OF OUR PAST” this is why we are in a constant search of the revaluation of our super Amazonian Andean food, we continue researching and continuously innovating to develop new and better products under the concepts of natural and positive vision and with quality.

We look for naturalness in our processes and we are fully committed to the care and sustainable use of our biodiversity, which we understand the diversity of all living things, from the human to the microorganisms, organic certified products including also the variety ecosystem promote the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, we believe it is important for the survival of our planet.

We have a positive outlook, and reflect continuously to improve of our work, adapting to changes and seek quality, food security is our priority, which is why we work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and (HACCP).

We invite you to become part of us and our policies of justice and sustainability, and also our organic, healthy products.

AMAZON ANDES EXPORT SAC is more than just a company, we are a long-term project that is seeking to stimulate the development of valuable chains of products from the Peruvian biodiversity. In addition to commercial activities that we are developing we also have other activities planned, for example, we want to help in the social and environmental development of our country. Our projects will be developed in three stages, and on whose progress will depend directly on the level and rate of growth of the company.