Yacon Syrup | The Healthier Choice for Natural Sweetness
Yacon Syrup is a rich, malty sweetener with a subtle, natural sweetness. It's perfect for spreading on bread or crackers, where its deep flavour can really shine. Unlike other sweeteners, yacon isn’t overpoweringly sweet — so if you have a serious sweet tooth, it might not fully satisfy your cravings. But if you’re looking for one of the healthiest, most balanced natural sweeteners available, yacon is an excellent choice. Loved for its low glycaemic profile and gentle sweetness, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a touch of indulgence while keeping your wellbeing in mind.
Yacon is a remarkable root vegetable native to the Andes of Peru, with a taste and texture similar to parsnip but with a naturally sweet edge. Traditionally enjoyed in its native region, yacon is especially valued for its naturally high content of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — a form of sugar that passes through the body without being absorbed, making it an excellent choice for those looking to reduce sugar intake.
Because of its unique status, the whole yacon root is not permitted for export from Peru, which is why it remains less familiar in the West. And until relatively recently, yacon was restricted under the EU Novel Foods Act, only approved for sale in the EU in 2014. Now, this once-hidden treasure is available for all to enjoy.
Naturally low in calories and with a glycaemic index of just 1, yacon offers gentle, balanced sweetness without raising blood glucose levels — great news for anyone watching their sugar intake. Alongside stevia, it stands as one of our top recommendations for those seeking natural sugar alternatives.
Nutritional highlights:
Discover the natural sweetness of yacon — a rare Andean gem.
| Nutritional Information | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 344 Kcal 1440 kj |
| Fat | 0.2g |
| of which saturates | - |
| Carbohydrate | 85.6g |
| - of which sugars | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Salt | - |
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 46 reviews.
Yacon Syrup is a natural sweetener with a malty flavor and low glycemic index, offering a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. It is praised for its gentle sweetness and high-quality ingredients, making it a popular choice for those mindful of their sugar intake.
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"My absolut new favourite sweetener! I tried it in the past and didn’t like it as much plus found it not so sweet at all. Likely something changed over the last few years and I now find just sooo flavourful - it is very complex in taste, definitely sweet enough and just soo sooo delicious! Even if past it’s due date or perhaps because of that :)"
"Thought I'd try this. Now I'm ordering more 😀"
"Good stuff"
"I love the taste of this yacon syrup. It’s not as sweet as honey but still has a rounded sweet flavour. Plus the added benefits of it being a prebiotic & not spiking sugar levels. Great quality from Raw Living as always."
"Sweet but not too sweet, I find it useful when I want to add a little something that also won't mess with blood sugar levels. The bottle lasts a long time."
"Delicious undertones of fudge! Add to coffee or yogurt, haven't used it in baking but could replace sugar in recipes requiring sugar syrup, however, heating i would presumably kill the prebiotic goodness. So maybe stick with no heat recipes."
"This is the best quality Yacon I can find as it is high in FOS. I use it in my low sugar flapjacks with apple purée and Stevia. Yum!"
"Excellent quality Naturally healthy"
"Was very happy with my yahob syrup"
"I am pleased with my order of YACON SYRUP. It has a lovely sweet toffee like flavour and is great drizzled on plain yogurt or fruit. I have it in coffee instead of honey, although not as sweet as honey it suits me as I haven't got a very sweet tooth. The only criticism I have is that the syrup doesn't pour well out of the glass bottle without a little dripping down the sides, making the bottle very sticky. I would prefer it to be in a squeezy bottle and am going to transfer it into one for ease of use."
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| Yacon Syrup | The Healthier Choice for Natural Sweetness Yacon Syrup is a rich, malty sweetener with a subtle, natural sweetness. It's perfect for spreading on bread or crackers, where its deep flavour can really shine. Unlike other sweeteners, yacon isn’t overpoweringly sweet — so if you have a serious sweet tooth, it might not fully satisfy your cravings. But if you’re looking for one of the healthiest, most balanced natural sweeteners available, yacon is an excellent choice. Loved for its low glycaemic profile and gentle sweetness, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a touch of indulgence while keeping your wellbeing in mind. Yacon is a remarkable root vegetable native to the Andes of Peru, with a taste and texture similar to parsnip but with a naturally sweet edge. Traditionally enjoyed in its native region, yacon is especially valued for its naturally high content of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — a form of sugar that passes through the body without being absorbed, making it an excellent choice for those looking to reduce sugar intake. Because of its unique status, the whole yacon root is not permitted for export from Peru, which is why it remains less familiar in the West. And until relatively recently, yacon was restricted under the EU Novel Foods Act, only approved for sale in the EU in 2014. Now, this once-hidden treasure is available for all to enjoy. Naturally low in calories and with a glycaemic index of just 1, yacon offers gentle, balanced sweetness without raising blood glucose levels — great news for anyone watching their sugar intake. Alongside stevia, it stands as one of our top recommendations for those seeking natural sugar alternatives. Nutritional highlights:
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Yacon Syrup | The Healthier Choice for Natural Sweetness
Yacon Syrup is a rich, malty sweetener with a subtle, natural sweetness. It's perfect for spreading on bread or crackers, where its deep flavour can really shine. Unlike other sweeteners, yacon isn’t overpoweringly sweet — so if you have a serious sweet tooth, it might not fully satisfy your cravings. But if you’re looking for one of the healthiest, most balanced natural sweeteners available, yacon is an excellent choice. Loved for its low glycaemic profile and gentle sweetness, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a touch of indulgence while keeping your wellbeing in mind.
Yacon is a remarkable root vegetable native to the Andes of Peru, with a taste and texture similar to parsnip but with a naturally sweet edge. Traditionally enjoyed in its native region, yacon is especially valued for its naturally high content of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — a form of sugar that passes through the body without being absorbed, making it an excellent choice for those looking to reduce sugar intake.
Because of its unique status, the whole yacon root is not permitted for export from Peru, which is why it remains less familiar in the West. And until relatively recently, yacon was restricted under the EU Novel Foods Act, only approved for sale in the EU in 2014. Now, this once-hidden treasure is available for all to enjoy.
Naturally low in calories and with a glycaemic index of just 1, yacon offers gentle, balanced sweetness without raising blood glucose levels — great news for anyone watching their sugar intake. Alongside stevia, it stands as one of our top recommendations for those seeking natural sugar alternatives.
Nutritional highlights:
Discover the natural sweetness of yacon — a rare Andean gem.
