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Lukuma
Lukuma
Low concern
Whole-fruit ingredient; long history of dietary consumption in Andean countries. Source of carbohydrates, beta-carotene, niacin, and fiber.
Found in
56 products
What it is
Alternate spelling of lucuma — fruit of Pouteria lucuma, a South American Sapotaceae fruit with caramel-like flavor.
Natural fruit sweetener and flavor; used in ice creams, beverages, supplements.
Why it's flagged
- limited modern toxicology data
What regulators actually say
"Pouteria lucuma — the food can be placed on the market in the EU based on history of consumption."
"Lucuma is a tropical fruit native to the Andean valleys, characterized by sweet, dry pulp rich in beta-carotene and minerals."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as food.
European Union — EFSA
Listed in EU Novel Food Catalogue with history of consumption noted.
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