Global Info Reports Medical Benefits of Pouteria Lucuma | Page 2

The major part of the fruit is used in frozen or dehydrated form as the fruit has a soft fleshy
layer that is easily damaged, thereby making transportation troublesome. Lúcuma has been
found at burial sites on ceramics of the native individuals of Peru. Individuals hailing from
the Moche culture had an interest with farming and regularly represented vegetables and
fruits, including lúcuma, in their specialty and art. Endeavors at developing lúcuma in
Florida's atmosphere commonly fail. Apart from Peru, the fruit is cultivated additionally to a
restricted degree in Costa Rica and Bolivia. In Peru, the season for harvesting is from
October to March and from June to November in Chile. The fruit exhibits a dry texture when
it is consumed in raw form. It is majorly utilized as a flavor in milk shakes, juice, and
particularly in ice creams in the region Peru. The unique flavor of the fruit has been
portrayed differently as being like maple syrup, sweet potato or butterscotch.
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