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Botanical Name: Pouteria lucuma
Plant Part Used: Fruits
Processing Method: Drying, grinding
Pouteria lucuma cis commonly known as Lucuma and Gold of the Incas belongs to the family Sapotaceae. It is found in regions of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. α-amyrin, myo-inositol are the major bioactive components found in this product. It is very nutritious, it is rich in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and also contains various minerals. It is associated with many health benefits.
Main Producing Countries |
Chile, Ecuador and Peru
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Product Use |
Lucuma is a type of fruit that is native to South America, particularly Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. It is also grown in other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The fruit is harvested from the tree known as Pouteria lucuma, which is part of the Sapotaceae family. The fruit is usually available from August to December.
The production of Lucuma involves the harvesting of the mature fruit. The fruit is then washed, peeled, and the seeds are removed. It is then sliced and dried at low temperatures to retain its nutritional value and flavor. Once dried, it is ground into a powder and packaged for sale.
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Serving Size: 100g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.6g | 1.54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 2mg | 0.08% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.1g | 1.67% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 15.35% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 5.5g | 10.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 160mg | 12.31% | |
| Iron 1.3mg | 5.56% | |
| Potassium 1566.6mg | 33.32% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Dark Yellow to Beige | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | NLT 95% Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 2000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | NMT 10 cfu/g | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
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