Yacon Syrup is a Certified Organic, low GI, natural sweetener made from Peruvian yacon roots. Naturally sweet and pure, our Yacon Syrup is a rich caramel like liquid extracted from the roots of the Peruvian yacon tuber vegetable. With 27% less calories than sugar and a low glycaemic index, Yacon Syrup can be used as a delicious alternative to honey and maple syrup. Good for you, good for the planet Yacon Syrup contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides) and inulin which act as prebiotics to support healthier digestion and better gut health. Yacon Syrup has a low GI rating of 42 and may be recommended for diabetic and low calorie diets. Yacon has also been known to support regularity, satiety and weight control. Yacon Syrup contains antioxidants, amino acids (including tryptophan), phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamins B and C in addition to soluble and insoluble fibre. Ways to enjoy Yacon syrup has a sweet caramel like, slightly foral taste similar to honey or maple syrup. Drizzle over pancakes, yoghurt, desserts and salads or use as a sugar substitute in hot and cold drinks and to sweeten baked and raw recipes. The recommended daily serving size is 1 tsp. Due to its prebiotic fructan content, excessive consumption may lead to digestive upset if sensitive. Origins of yacon Yacon is actually a species of the sunflower family, native to the Andean mountains in South America. Also known as Peruvian Ground Apple, due to it's sweet crunchy texture, yacon roots are believed to be first harvested by the Incas and have been used as food and medicine for centuries by the Peruvians. 100% Certified Organic yacon root syrup (Smallanthus sonchifolius)