Lucuma

Scientific name: Pouteria lucuma
pronounced (loo-coo-ma)

Lucuma is ais a subtropical fruit native to the Andean valleys mainly produced in Perú, but also in Ecuador and Chile. Beloved by the Incas, lucuma is a super nutritious Peruvian fruit that contains beta carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium, and protein. Its maple-like taste makes it a sweet addition to smoothies, baked goods, and even ice cream.

When eaten raw, the fruit has a dry lemony texture. ^[2] In Peru it is more commonly enjoyed as a flavor in juice, milk shakes, joghurts and especially ice cream. Its unique flavor in such preparations has been described variously as being similar to sweet potato, maple syrup, or butterscotch.