Ingredient Overview
Yacon is grown for its sweet storage roots. The root is associated with fructan carbohydrates, including inulin and fructooligosaccharides, and is processed into both food ingredients and extracts.
The interest in yacon extends beyond the sweetness of the fresh root. Its fructan carbohydrates contribute to the way it is used in food ingredient development. Root extracts can feature in fibre-oriented formulations, while the underlying crop supplies a recognisable food background.