What is Lucuma?

Lucuma is a delicious, highly nutritious superfruit native to Peru. It has been an important harvest crop since the time of the Moche and Inca cultures. Lucuma grows at temperate elevations and is a subtropical fruit. It was already a well-loved super food when Europeans first came upon the fruit in 1531.

Benefits of Lucuma

Lucuma fruit is very nutrient-dense, and offers loads of iron, beta-carotene, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, calcium and other vitamins and minerals, as well as a healthy dose of protein, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. These give it some amazing benefits:

• Support the immune system
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce inflammation