Lucuma is a round fruit of a green color in the outside, with a yellow to orange and fibrous pulp in the inside. It is native to Peru.

Lucuma is praised for its astounding and unique flavor, which gives any recipe a creamy maple to caramel flavoring as well as a low-calorie sweetness.  It is very commonly used in all type of desserts, including ice cream, as well as in fruit juices. 

Besides beta-carotene its content of fiber, niacin and iron are worth mentioning.