COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru
 
PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION:
 
* Yacon Syrup, Yacon honey (also a prebiotic)
* Yacon Tea
* Energy Bar
* Can satisfy the appetite 
* 2-4 teaspoons per day  (Drink after meals)
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    
* Tuberous plant (Similar to the sunflower family)
* Grown at 2000 meters in attitude, particularly in Peru
* Yacon plant is not sensitive to photoperiod, performs even in the 
  tropics
* Modern medicine has recognized the Yacon as a usefull product 
  against obesity (It prevents the accumulation of fat in the body)
 
 
BENEFITS :
 
* Used to control body weight (using a weight loss)
* Oligofructose improves intestinal health (due to the stimulation of
  bifidus bacteria)
* Growth of probiotics in the intestines
* Resolves gastrointestinal problems
* Helps strengthen bones
* Reduces stress
* Antioxidant properties
* May prevent cancer (Some studies show)
* Facilitates the absorption of Calcium and Vitamins
* Helps prevent osteoporosis
 
 
NUTRITIONAL VALUES :
 
Mainly composed of water and « fructo-oligosaccharides »
 
* Contains « inulin », an indigestible sugar (So low in calories), 
  Low Sugar
* Contains little quantity of fat and protein
* Minerals
* Iron
* Potassium
* Calcium
* Magnesium
* Vitamins A and C