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Organic Yacon
powder

Smallanthus sonchifolius

Yacon is an Andean root that grows between 1,000 and 3,200 meters above sea level. With starchy roots that resemble fruits, they are consumed raw and have a sweet flavor and crunchy texture similar to an apple. Additionally, yacon has hypoglycemic properties and prebiotic compounds, including inulin and fructooligosaccharides, which benefit digestive health.

Technical Information

Region
Highlands
Origin
Huánuco
Used part
Root
Presentations

Yacon powder, flakes, and concentrated juice.

Uses and applications

Sweetener, ingredient for desserts, cereal bars.

Main components

Fiber, fructose, plant-based protein, vitamin C, vitamin E, minerals, potassium, and B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, and folic acid).

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What’s behind
this product?

Help

We purchase directly from the supplier, ensuring that all purchase proceeds go to the farmers.

Respect

By reducing the chain of intermediaries, it’s easier to monitor the process closely and ensure that everything is done while preserving biodiversity.

Quality

The product’s quality is guaranteed, as no pesticides are used in its production, reducing the risk of pests and crop loss.

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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