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As a pre-biotic, yacon can enhance digestion, stimulate positive colon health, and support absorption of calcium and vitamins. Because much of its sugar isn't absorbed by the body, it is low-glycemic and low in net carbs. As a pre-biotic, yacon can enhance digestion, stimulate positive colon health, and support absorption of calcium and vitamins. Because much of its sugar isn't absorbed by the body, it is low-glycemic and low in net carbs. The yacon root is considered the world's richest natural source of FOS (Fructo-ollgosaccharides). The human body has no enzyme to hydrolyze FOS, so it even though it tastes sweet it passes through the digestive tract unmetabolized, providing few calories. Plus the undigested portion of yacon serves as food for “friendly” bacteria such as Bifidobacterium & Lactobacillus.
ELF's Yacon Syrup tastes like a cross between molasses and caramel. Among other things, yacon syrup harmonizes perfectly with raw chocolate.
Ours is one of the only certified-organic Yacon Syrups currently available