Yacon tubers are rich in bioactive compounds, which occur naturally in both the leaves and the roots. Most of the beneficial effects reported from consumption of this tuberous plant result from the …

Mar 11, 2025 · Yacon is a tuber (root vegetable) rich in soluble fiber, primarily inulin and fructooligosaccharides, with prebiotic affects that help regulate digestion. It is considered to be a …

Dec 13, 2012 · What is the Yacon Root? The Yacon root is a tuber that is native to South America and countries like Ecuador and Colombia. It is a plant of many names, going by other monikers like …

Dec 10, 2024 · Find out what the research says about yacon root, who should avoid it, and how it may affect your health.

Oct 10, 2025 · Yacon is a sweet, crunchy root veggie that grows in the Andes of South America. You can eat it raw, throw it into a stir-fry, or turn it into syrup or chips—it’s pretty versatile. Because it’s …

Yacon (also yacón or yakon, Smallanthus sonchifolius; previously Polymnia sonchifolia and P. edulis), pronounced yah-CONE, is a member of the family Asteraceae, a relative of sunflowers, dahlias, …

Jul 21, 2021 · Yacon is a large perennial plant that is mainly grown and cultivated for its tuberous roots. The scientific name of yacon is Smallanthus sonchifolius and it primarily grows in South America, …

Sometimes called ground pear, earth apple, and Bolivian sun root, yacon has a flavor you wouldn’t expect from a tuber. It tastes like a mix between watermelon, apples and celery with a little pear …

May 16, 2025 · Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a crisp, sweet -tasting tuber native to the Andes of South America. Known as the “Peruvian ground apple,” yacón has long been valued for its refreshing …

Yacón is deliciously juicy, especially when freshly lifted and eaten raw – the word ‘yacón’ apparently means ‘water root’ in the Inca language and this turns out to be a very apt description.