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Should yacon syrup be refrigerated?

Hi Tara, Yacon Syrup does not need to be refrigerated, but it is a good idea to store it in a dry, cool place most of the time. Since it can be used in tea, coffee and on cooked foods, it is not very heat sensitive, but it should not be used for cooking or baking.

Is yacon syrup really healthy?

Yacon syrup is also high in antioxidants and potassium ( 16 ). Yacon syrup is effective against constipation and may lower blood sugar levels. It's also high in antioxidants and potassium.

Is yacon syrup better than sugar?

Yacon also contains some indigestible sugars which cannot be absorbed by the gut. This is how the syrup provides roughly one third the amount of calories sugar contains. So it's a win-win on both sides.

Does yacon syrup raise insulin?

The carbohydrate content in yacon is about 70 to 80 % fructooligosaccharides and inulin. These components have a low glycemic index and don't cause spikes in blood sugar. In fact, yacon root is shown to be hypoglycemic and may decrease insulin resistance and serum insulin.

Is yacon syrup a Superfood?

You may have heard the buzz around yacon syrup as an ingredient for weight loss. While there's more research needed to give it the weight loss award, studies show people feel more satiated after eating the yacon root. This is because yacon is high in fiber and low in calories, which makes it a superfood.

Is yacon syrup anti inflammatory?

Some studies have demonstrated that the consumption of yacon has positive health effects including anti-cancer [13], anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity related to its phenolic compounds [14], immunity improvement in preschool children [15], diabetes management in the elderly [16,17], weight management, and …

Can diabetics eat yacon syrup?

Over the past few decades, yacon tubers and yacon products such as yacon syrup and tea have been recommended to dieters and people suffering from diabetes and various digestive diseases for their low-calorie, nutritional and prebiotic value.

What is the most healthiest sweetener?

Stevia — in packet, drops or plant form — is a dietitian favorite. Not only does it contain zero calories, but stevia-based sweeteners are herbal as opposed to artificial. Stevia blended with a sugar alcohol called erythritol (Truvia®) works well in low-carb baked desserts, too.