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Organic Lucuma
powder

Pouteria lucuma

A symbol of longevity and fertility, lucuma has been part of the Peruvian diet since 200 AD due to its numerous health benefits. This Peruvian fruit is rich in essential nutrients and a healthy sugar substitute. Its high content of beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant and key source of vitamin A, supports eye health and promotes cell growth.

Technical Information

Region
Highlands
Origin
Huanta, Ayacucho.
Used part
Fruit
Presentations

Dried lucuma powder

Uses and applications

Smoothies, baked goods, ice cream, and natural sweetener.

Main components

Beta-carotene, niacin, minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Type of organization

Association of 20 farmers.

Seasonality
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What’s behind
this product?

Quality

The production of our lucuma is essential for both our health and the health of the soil. Our farmers have eliminated the use of prohibited inputs like pesticides to keep the land healthy and fertile.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

ORGANIC EUROPE

Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the European market.

Sedex

The most widely used ethical audit format in the world is called "SMETA Version 6.1." Its name derives from its English initials: Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit. SMETA is an audit procedure that consolidates good practices into an ethical audit technique that uses the ETI code and local laws as evaluation tools.

KOSHER

Kosher in Hebrew means 'fit' or 'proper' and refers to foods that comply with the precepts of Jewish law.

Japanese Agricultural Standard

These are the English initials for the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS): Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the Japanese market.

Organic Product Certification in Mexico (LPO)

The LPO Certificate in Mexico certifies that a product complies with the requirements of the Organic Products Law, which regulates the production and commercialization of organic products. It guarantees that products are produced without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms, following sustainable practices.

BRCGS Food Safety

It ensures food safety throughout our processes.

Good Manufacturing Practice NSF

It means ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ (GMP), which are useful tools for obtaining products safe for human consumption, focusing on hygiene and handling methods.

HACCP NSF

It means 'Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points' (HACCP). It is a systematic preventive process to ensure the food safety of products at the physical, chemical, and biological levels in all phases of production.

USDA ORGANIC

These are the English initials for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA Organic): Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the U.S. market.

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