Description: Lucuma is a fruit of the Sapotaceae family, originally from Peru. It was used by the Incas, so it is common to find images of this fruit in ceramics and textiles as a symbol of fertility. Lucuma is also recognized throughout the world for the health benefits it contains.

Lucuma is a legendary fruit. A great protagonist of pre-Columbian diets, lucuma was used by the Incas in times of famine and scarcity and has been cultivated since 200 AD. Research is currently being carried out on its influence on metabolism, its antidiabetic and anticancer capacity, and its consumption to prevent heart disease and counteract Alzheimer’s.

It is rich in vitamins such as niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and ascorbic acid, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, essential to prevent anemia and cancer, as well as strengthen the immune system. It also contains beta-carotene, an antioxidant that slows down aging.