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Lucuma Powder
Lucuma Powder

Lucuma Powder Organic

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SKU: HT.LUCUK1
Botanical: Pouteria lucuma
Origin: Peru
Organic Status: Certified Organic
Exclusive: Specialised Pricing for Wholesale Customers
$23.52 - $56.00
Certified Organic — SCX No. 24041
Pouteria lucuma — Peru
Natural Low-GI Sweetener (~GI 25)
Food Manufacturing · Ice Cream · Confectionery
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Lucuma Powder Organic — Pouteria lucuma, Peru

Certified Organic Lucuma Powder (Pouteria lucuma) — fine milled from the golden Andean lucuma fruit, sourced from Peru. Known in South America as the "Gold of the Incas," lucuma has been cultivated in the Andean valleys of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador for thousands of years and is one of the most popular fruits in Peruvian cuisine — consumed fresh, in ice cream, and as a flavouring ingredient. Outside South America, the fruit is almost always encountered in powder form, as the fresh lucuma does not travel or preserve well. The dried, milled powder has a long shelf life and an extremely distinctive flavour profile that makes it one of the most interesting natural sweetening ingredients available to food manufacturers.

The flavour is genuinely unique — gentle, sweet, and complex with pronounced notes of maple syrup, caramel, and sweet potato, with a warm, slightly starchy depth that is completely unlike any other fruit powder. It has a naturally low glycaemic index (approximately GI 25), making it a popular ingredient in health-positioned food products. The fine particle size integrates smoothly into ice cream bases, protein powders, smoothie blends, confectionery, and baked goods. It has natural emulsifying properties that make it particularly suited to ice cream and frozen dessert applications. Certified Organic (SCX No. 24041). This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

Product Specifications

BotanicalPouteria lucuma
Common NameLucuma; Lúcuma; Gold of the Incas
Organic StatusCertified Organic (SCX No. 24041)
Ingredient Declaration100% Certified Organic Lucuma Powder (Pouteria lucuma)
Glycaemic IndexApproximately GI 25 — naturally low glycaemic
Flavour ProfileMaple syrup, caramel, and sweet potato — complex, warm natural sweetness unlike any other fruit powder
Primary ApplicationsIce cream and frozen desserts, protein powders, smoothie blends, confectionery, baked goods, natural sweetener substitution
AllergensNo known allergens. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
StorageBelow 23°C in a sealed, airtight container away from light and moisture
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Lucuma Powder Organic

$23.52 - $56.00
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Lucuma Powder Organic

$23.52 - $56.00

Lucuma Powder Organic — Pouteria lucuma, Peru

Certified Organic Lucuma Powder (Pouteria lucuma) — fine milled from the golden Andean lucuma fruit, sourced from Peru. Known in South America as the "Gold of the Incas," lucuma has been cultivated in the Andean valleys of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador for thousands of years and is one of the most popular fruits in Peruvian cuisine — consumed fresh, in ice cream, and as a flavouring ingredient. Outside South America, the fruit is almost always encountered in powder form, as the fresh lucuma does not travel or preserve well. The dried, milled powder has a long shelf life and an extremely distinctive flavour profile that makes it one of the most interesting natural sweetening ingredients available to food manufacturers.

The flavour is genuinely unique — gentle, sweet, and complex with pronounced notes of maple syrup, caramel, and sweet potato, with a warm, slightly starchy depth that is completely unlike any other fruit powder. It has a naturally low glycaemic index (approximately GI 25), making it a popular ingredient in health-positioned food products. The fine particle size integrates smoothly into ice cream bases, protein powders, smoothie blends, confectionery, and baked goods. It has natural emulsifying properties that make it particularly suited to ice cream and frozen dessert applications. Certified Organic (SCX No. 24041). This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

Product Specifications

BotanicalPouteria lucuma
Common NameLucuma; Lúcuma; Gold of the Incas
Organic StatusCertified Organic (SCX No. 24041)
Ingredient Declaration100% Certified Organic Lucuma Powder (Pouteria lucuma)
Glycaemic IndexApproximately GI 25 — naturally low glycaemic
Flavour ProfileMaple syrup, caramel, and sweet potato — complex, warm natural sweetness unlike any other fruit powder
Primary ApplicationsIce cream and frozen desserts, protein powders, smoothie blends, confectionery, baked goods, natural sweetener substitution
AllergensNo known allergens. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
StorageBelow 23°C in a sealed, airtight container away from light and moisture

Lucuma Powder Organic — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

Lucuma has one of the most distinctive and complex flavour profiles of any natural sweetener or fruit powder — warm and sweet with layered notes of maple syrup, caramel, and sweet potato, with a subtly starchy, almost buttery depth. It is not simply "sweet" — the flavour has genuine complexity and warmth that works in both hot and cold applications. Unlike cane sugar or other sweeteners which contribute pure sweetness, lucuma adds a flavour dimension as well as sweetness. This makes it particularly popular in ice cream, where the caramel-maple character complements dairy and chocolate notes, and in protein powders where it masks the chalky or bitter notes common in plant protein formulations.
Lucuma's combination of low GI, complex flavour, and natural emulsifying properties makes it particularly well-suited to several applications: Ice cream and frozen desserts — lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavour in Peru; it emulsifies well and adds a distinctive caramel-maple character; Protein powders — masks bitterness in pea, hemp, and rice protein formulations while adding natural sweetness; Smoothie blends — pairs well with banana, vanilla, cacao, and nut butters; Raw confectionery — balls, bars, and slices; Baked goods — muffins, cookies, and cakes where a partial sugar substitute is desired; Latte blends — adds natural sweetness and flavour complexity.
Lucuma powder has an estimated glycaemic index of approximately 25, which is classified as low GI (below 55 on the standard scale). For comparison, white sugar (sucrose) has a GI of approximately 65 and glucose a GI of 100. The low GI is related to lucuma's carbohydrate composition — it contains complex carbohydrates alongside simple sugars, which results in a slower glucose release profile. This makes it an attractive ingredient for health-positioned products targeting reduced-GI formulations. Note that lucuma powder still contains carbohydrates and calories — it is a low-GI sweetener, not a zero-calorie sweetener. Always reference current batch data for labelling purposes.
Certified Organic Lucuma Powder is available from 250g through to 1kg packs, with larger bulk volumes available for food manufacturers. Contact our team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au for bulk pricing and availability. Related Amazonian superfood products include Maca Powder, Camu Camu Powder, Mesquite Powder, and Ceremonial Cacao.

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