Product: Yacon syrup
Genus: Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. & Endl.
Origin: Oxapampa, Pasco, PERU.
Part used: Root

Presentation

Polyethylene container: 5 kg. / 25 kg.
Bottle: 170 grs./260 grs./500 grs.

Process: Selection and washing fresh roots, peeling, juice extraction, filtering, evaporation and concentration to obtain syrup, packaging, storage.

Physical standards

Appeareance: Viscous liquid
Color: Dark brown
Odor: Characteristic
Flavour: Sweetish

Chemical standards (Proximal)

PH: 4.47
Brix degrees: 76
Moisture: 24 %

Reducing sugars (g/100g ms): 18.18
Saccharose (g/100g ms): 14.42
Fructooligosaccharides (g/100g ms): Ø 25 %
Density: 1.366 g/cm³
Concentration: 10%
Phytochemicals: Fructose, glucose, sucrose, low polymerization degree (DP) oligosaccharides (DP 3 to 10 fructans), and traces of starch and inulin (Asami et al. 1989; Ohyama et al. 1990).

Nutritional facts (Proximal)

Carbohydrates: 73.5
Energy: 294 Kcal
Ash: 0.9
Fiber: 0.0
Fat: 0.0
Raw protein: 0.0

Microbial limit test (Proximal)

Aerobic plate count (est.): < 10 CFU/ml
Yeasts and molds (est.): < 10 CFU/ml
Escherichia coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent

Properties

_ Recommended sweetener for diabetics mainly, sportsmen and older people.
_ Antioxidant.
_ Prevents colon cancer.
_ Rejuvenating properties: Removes cholesterol.
_ Does not produce caries.

Storage: Keep sealed containers in a fresh and dry place. Avoid direct lights or heat sources. After opening, keep in domestic refrigerator.

Shelf life: 24 months under appropriate storage conditions.