Tianshan yacon is delicious.

Yacon is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a rhizome that looks like a sweet potato and a yam. The pulp is juicy and crystal clear. It has a sweet and crisp taste. It is a low-calorie food and is rich in minerals. And trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium. It has the advantages of promoting digestion, regulating the gastrointestinal tract, controlling cholesterol and diabetes, laxative, reducing fire and detoxifying, preventing and treating acne, and improving immunity.

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Living environment

Tianshan yacon is particularly suitable for growing on sandy soil between 1000 and 2300m above sea level. It likes moist soil and grows The suitable temperature is 20~30℃. Growth will stagnate below 15℃. It cannot tolerate cold and the stems will die when exposed to frost. Yacon is a long-day crop that likes light. It grows well under long-day conditions and can bloom but does not set seeds.

Distribution range

Distributed in the Andes Mountains of South America, Peru, Argentina, Yunnan, Taiwan, Yongzhou, Hunan and other places in China.

Main value

Yacon is called "Agon" in foreign countries. It is naturally delicate and grows underground, so it is commonly known as "underground fruit". Yacon is a wild plant, does not require chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and is a pure natural green health food.

It contains a large amount of water-soluble fiber, high fructooligosaccharides and 8 essential amino acids. It also contains calcium, iron, zinc and other trace elements and rich minerals. It is a low-calorie food and has cooling and annealing properties. , it has the effect of clearing blood and detoxifying. Eating it raw can eliminate acne and constipation, reduce inflammation and diuresis, clear liver and detoxify, and beautify the skin. It is suitable for diabetics and people who want to lose weight.