Sweet Flavor
Lucuma Powder
About This Entry
Lucuma powder is milled from a South American fruit with a naturally sweet, maple-and-caramel-like flavor, popular in Peruvian desserts — that character pairs with an aromatic Gewürztraminer.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- gorgonzola
- mesquite powder
- strawberry
At a Glance
Group
Natural Sweeteners
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Pouteria lucuma
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lucuma Powder
- Classification
- Sweet Flavors
- Group
- Natural Sweeteners
- Scientific name
- Pouteria lucuma
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent