In short
Instant lucuma powder 200g is 100% lucuma from Huánuco, Peru, processed to dissolve easily into smoothies, yogurt, oats and ice cream. The producer lists its flavor notes as caramel and vanilla, and the 200 g bag makes it a practical everyday lucuma.
What is instant lucuma powder?
Lucuma powder that has been processed to disperse in liquid without clumping. Standard lucuma powder is dense and starchy and tends to sit on the surface or sink in lumps; instant lucuma wets immediately and blends into cold liquid with a spoon.
The fruit itself is Pouteria lucuma, native to the Andean valleys and grown in Peru between roughly 1,000 and 2,400 meters.
What makes this lucuma different
Huánuco origin
Huánuco is a central Peruvian region spanning highland valleys and the edge of the high jungle, a traditional fruit-growing area with the mild valley climate lucuma needs.
Named flavor notes
Caramel and vanilla, as stated by the producer. Naming the flavor rather than just calling it “sweet” is a small sign that someone tasted it deliberately.
The everyday option
A practical 200 g bag for regular use rather than the occasional dessert. If you get through lucuma quickly, the producer also makes the same powder in a 1 kg size.
Taste profile
Sweet with clear caramel and vanilla notes over lucuma’s characteristic sweet-potato base. Gentle enough for a breakfast bowl, distinct enough to define an ice cream.
How to use it
Daily serving
10 g (2 tablespoons) in a smoothie or bowl. A 200 g bag gives about 20 servings.
Ways to use it, as suggested by the producer
| Use | How |
|---|---|
| Smoothies | 10 g, blends smooth |
| Greek yogurt | Fold in for a caramel-vanilla note |
| Oats and cereal | Stir into porridge or over granola |
| Artisan ice cream | 30–40 g per liter of base |
| Baking | Cakes, cookies, no-bake bites |
| Fruit bowls | Dust over sliced fruit |
Where it comes from
Huánuco, Peru, as stated by the producer. It’s a central Andean region of highland valleys running down to the high jungle, with the mild mid-altitude climate lucuma needs.
Who it’s for
A good fit if you use lucuma weekly, make smoothie bowls or homemade ice cream, or want a sensible everyday size.
Look elsewhere if you want certified organic: this is a single-ingredient, named-origin product rather than a certified one.
Nutrition
Reference values for lucuma powder, per 100 g. The label on the pack may differ slightly.
| Energy | About 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | About 82 g |
| of which fiber | About 2.3 g |
| Protein | About 4 g |
| Fat | About 1 g |
| Potassium | About 970 mg |
| Calcium | About 61 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | About 3.3 mg |
| Beta-carotene | Present |
Specifications
| Botanical name | Pouteria lucuma |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | 100% instant lucuma powder |
| Origin | Huánuco, Peru |
| Processing | Instant |
| Net weight | 200 g / 7 oz |
| Packaging | Resealable bag |
| Servings | About 20 × 10 g |
| Flavor notes | Caramel, vanilla |
Lucuma pack sizes compared
| 100 g | 200 g | 1 kg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servings at 10 g | 10 | 20 | 100 |
| Duration, regular use | 2 weeks | 1 month | 5 months |
| Cost per serving | Highest | Moderate | Lowest |
| Best for | Trying it | Regular use | Households, bakers |
Storage
Reseal after each use. Keep it cool, dry and dark: instant powders absorb moisture faster than standard ones.
Questions
What does instant lucuma powder mean?
That it’s been processed to disperse in liquid immediately rather than clumping. In practice, you can stir it into cold yogurt or milk without a blender.
Where is Huánuco?
A central Peruvian region spanning Andean valleys and the edge of the high jungle. Its mid-altitude valley climate suits lucuma, which doesn’t grow well either very high or very low.
What does lucuma taste like?
Caramel and vanilla over a sweet-potato base, with a custard-like roundness. Butterscotch is the closest widely known comparison.
How do I use lucuma in homemade ice cream?
Use 30–40 g per liter of base, blended in with the liquid before churning. Lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in Peru, ahead of chocolate and vanilla.
Can I use lucuma in Greek yogurt?
Yes, and it’s one of the best uses. Two tablespoons in a bowl of plain Greek yogurt turn it into something close to a caramel dessert, with no added sugar.
How many servings are in 200 g?
About 20 at a 10 g serving, or 13 at the 15 g serving some producers suggest.
Does lucuma powder contain iron?
The producer lists iron among lucuma’s nutrients, along with carotene and niacin. The amounts in a 10 g serving are small: it’s a flavor ingredient, not a supplement.
