Yacon originated in the Andes of South America. It is a rhizome plant, which looks like sweet potato and yam. Its pulp juice is crystal clear, sweet and crisp, and it is a low-calorie food, rich in minerals and trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium and selenium. Has the advantages of promoting digestion, regulating gastrointestinal tract, controlling cholesterol and diabetes, relaxing bowels, reducing pathogenic fire and detoxicating, preventing and treating herpes, and improving immunity.

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living environment

Yacon is especially suitable for growing on sandy soil at an altitude of 1000~2300m, and likes to wet the soil. The suitable temperature for growth is 20~30℃. If it is lower than 65438 05℃, the growth will stagnate, it will not be cold-resistant, and the stem will die in case of frost. Yacon is a long-day crop, which likes sunlight and grows well under long-day conditions. It can blossom but not bear seeds.

distribution range

It is distributed in Andes, Peru and Argentina in South America, and Yunnan, Taiwan Province and Yongzhou in China.

Main value

The mbth of yacon is "Argonne", which is natural and delicate. Because it grows underground, it is commonly known as "underground fruit". Yacon is a wild plant, which does not need chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and belongs to pure natural green health food.

It contains a lot of water-soluble fiber, high fructose oligosaccharides, 8 kinds of essential amino acids, trace elements such as calcium, iron and zinc, and rich minerals. It is a low-calorie food with the functions of cooling and annealing, clearing blood and detoxicating. Can eliminate acne and constipation, diminish inflammation and promote diuresis, clear liver and detoxify, beauty beauty. Suitable for diabetics and dieters.