Lucuma

Lucuma ​ Lucumas is a fruit that was first ever seen by a Equidor in 1531. Its name means, “eggfruit” and has the texture of a hard boiled egg with a maple sweet potato taste to it. The fruits are almost always round or oval and are a green color, with bright yellow flesh. As well as most fruits, it is dry as is most commonly enjoyed in milk, or juice and even though it is not a desert some people eat it with ice cream. ​ Lucuma can only grow in tropical climates. Planters tried to plant it in Florida but failed because of the humidity. The most common places to grow Lucumas is Costa Rica. It grows in temperatures from 2700-3000 metres. Lucuma have a papaya and mango look to them but the taste is nowhere near similar, and also Lucumas have the ball in the middle just like an avocado.

Lucuma is low on nutrition facts but according to science it has some iron and protein in it. It also has been proven to be one of the healthiest fruits in Peru, with vitamin B3 also in it. According to research, lucuma may be helpful for clearing skin, blood sugar, and even cardiovascular health. I know it sounds wierd but Lucuma powder is mostly used during brakfast with their smoothies or orange juice.

By: Cassie Marino