Formerly known as Lucuma obovata, it is now considered a member of the genus Pouteria, and given the name Pouteria lucuma. It is not the species Pouteria obovata. Lucuma, also popularly known as Super fruit. Our high purity powder comes directly from the subtropical fruit that grows naturally in the Andean region of South America, Peru. Dry at low temperatures after being harvested and then carefully milled into fine powder. This process retains the high nutritional value and allows for maximum digestion and absorption when consumed. A great addition to cereals, energy bars, baked goods, smoothies, pan cakes. Lucuma flavored juices, milk shakes and especially ice cream are however extremely popular throughout Peru and are enjoyed year-round by many locals and tourists. In the Philippines it is known as teissa. It is also called "eggfruit" in English, a common name also given to the closely related canistel (Pouteria campechina). The name "eggfruit" refers to the fruits' dry flesh, which is similar in texture to a hard-boiled egg yolk. The lucuma has particularly dry flesh which possesses a unique flavor of maple and sweet potato. It is a very nutritious fruit, having high levels of carotene, vitamin B3, and other B vitamins. Please see some cooking recipes at pinterest.com/recipes/lucuma/