Sentences with phrase «consume yacon»

The most common way to consume yacon root in its native region has always been raw, due to its sugary - sweet flavor and pleasant crunch.

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) should be aware that consuming yacon, as well as any other source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), may cause them gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Yacon is gaining attention around the world for its numerous health benefits, but it has long been consumed by the indigenous people of South America.

Although yacon has been consumed by Andean highlanders for centuries, it wasn't until the 1980s that it received the attention of the scientific community, and its medicinal properties were investigated and put into value.

Hi Martina, probably a stupid question, but could you explain what you mean when you say yacon «consists of primarily free fructose at about 35 %, so you should consume this sweetener with caution».