Lukuma Powder
Lucuma powder is a whole-food fruit powder. It is consumed traditionally in South America and used as a natural sweetener globally.
What it is
A powder made from dried and milled lucuma fruit (Pouteria lucuma), a Peruvian fruit with a sweet, malty taste.
Natural sweetener and flavoring; provides fiber and some micronutrients.
Why it's flagged
- limited modern safety data
What regulators actually say
"Pouteria lucuma is a tropical fruit with a long history of use in South American cuisine; chemical analyses show carotenoids, polyphenols, and dietary fiber."
"Foods or food ingredients that were not consumed to a significant degree by humans in the EU before 15 May 1997 are considered novel foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
No specific regulation; treated as a fruit powder food ingredient
European Union — EFSA
May qualify as a novel food in the EU if not consumed significantly before 1997
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