Tag: Yacon powder

According to a 2016 review published in the journal *Nutrients*, yacon consumption was reported to have beneficial effects on chronic diseases, including obesity and diabetes, largely due to its high concentration of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Given its growing popularity, many are asking: is yacon powder healthy and does it live up to its 'superfood' status?

Yacon is a plant native to the Andean region of South America that stores carbohydrates in the form of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a type of prebiotic fiber, rather than starch. Yacon powder is derived from this unique root and is gaining recognition as a healthy, low-glycemic alternative to traditional sugar.