NZFOS+ Prebiotic Yacon Concentrate Jar 275g

Yacon Concentrate has the consistency of golden syrup, or a thick honey, and a rich, sweet resinous taste that can remind the taster of raisins.

The sugar in yacon is mainly fructooligosaccharides (FOS) prebiotics that pass through the digestive system without being metabolized, as the human system doesn’t have an enzyme to hydrolyze FOS. 

Therefore, it is good for people with diabetes and all people concerned about blood sugar levels.

Reduce Organ fat & aids in weight loss

Helps to prevent cancer

Aids in managing diabetes

Lowers levels of bad cholesterol

Reduces strain on cardiovascular system

Helps to reduce constipation, bloating, and gastric ulcers

Prevents fat accumulation in liver & maintains proper liver health

Increases IL-27 expression in human milk of pregnant and lactating women.

Three cultivars of Yacon were brought into New Zealand by Plant & Food Research in early 1990’s. Dr. Robert Welch, Dr. Jim Douglas, and their team experimented with different cultivars in ten growing areas across north and south of New Zealand for the highest production of natural FOS. New Zealand is now growing some of the most FOS-abundant yacon in the world.

The human gut microbiome is one of the most promising areas of study in medicine and human biology. Research has that most of the modern plagues can be traced back to an imbalance gut microbiome. Studies have shown that prebiotic FOS can selectively nourish the good bugs, and create an environment that inhibits the bad ones, helping to reset the balance of your gut microbiome.

In 2013, researchers from Japan compared the difference of the prebiotic effect between yacon and commercialised FOS. The study shows that natural FOS is capable of stimulating gut microbes to produce twice as much beneficial SCFA (Short Chain Fatty Acids) as commercialised FOS can.

The prebiotic FOS in yacon nourishes the good bugs in your gut and help to restore the balance of gut microbiota.

With a tested GI value of 40 by the University of Sydney, NZFOS+ Yacon Concentrate is probably the only truly raw, natural, low calorie, and low glycemic syrup available.

Yacon Concentrate uses yacon grown in the north of New Zealand and is fully processed and packed entirely in New Zealand.

YACON contains natural prebiotic materials, stimulating the growth and health of the microflora in our bodies. When our probiotic bacteria are well-taken care of and healthy, our body can maximize its intake of vitamins and minerals. By optimising the absorption levels of our food, we are able to get more “bang for our buck”, so to speak, when we eat any other foods. Also, the slight laxative effect of yacon reduces constipation, bloating, and other more serious gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastric ulcers and colon cancer.

YACON root contains a type of sugar called fructooligosaccharide (FOS), which can lower levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, the “bad” cholesterol. A study published in October 2011 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” found that diabetic rats supplemented with yacon root daily showed lower levels of fasting plasma triacylglycerol, a triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol. The study published in April 2009 in “Clinical Nutrition” confirmed that LDL cholesterol levels were reduced in people after daily yacon consumption as well.

Yacon has long been recognised by folk medicine as an effective alternative for diabetes treatment thanks to its hypoglycemic properties. Several preclinical and clinical trials have shown that yacon root FOS have a notable hypoglycemic effect. In a trial evaluating the daily intake of freeze-dried yacon among elderly individuals, FOS content was positively correlated with decreasing serum glucose levels. Among obese and slightly dyslipidemic pre-menopausal women, researchers observed that consuming yacon syrup reduced fasting serum insulin and was significantly associated with decreased beta-cell function and insulin resistance in a homeostasis model assessment (HOMA), suggesting that yacon syrup FOS promote glucose absorption in peripheral tissues and improve insulin sensitivity via SCFA production.

The prebiotics naturally occurs in Yacon stimulates the growth & reproduction of 55+ bifidobacterium strains observed.

Yacon Prebiotics increase the colonisation of beneficial microbes, helping to restore balance microbiome composition.

Improve glucose metabolism, regulate blood sugar level, proliferate β-cell, & manage diabetes

Weight Loss:

Yacon helps to aid in decreasing body weight, waist circumference and body mass index.

Improving the immune response, stress resistance, digestive enzyme activities and growth performance.

Stimulate the absorption and retention of iron and of bone-relevant minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

The intake of Yacon Syrup favours the growth of health-promoting bacteria while reducing pathogenic bacteria populations.

Manage digestive disorder, stimulate the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Yacon Prebiotics can stimulate our friendly gut bugs to secrete twice as much healthy Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) as enzymatic prebiotics.

The sugar in yacon is mainly fructooligosaccharides (FOS) that pass through the digestive system without being metabolised, as the human system doesn’t have an enzyme to hydrolyse FOS. Therefore, it is good for people with diabetes and all people concerned about blood sugar levels. It is probably the only natural supplement of FOS without chemical purification. Therefore, Yacon Concentrate also retains the advantage of other plant constituents such as Chlorogenic Acids (CGA), Bioflavonoid, and Potassium.

Prebiotic Yacon Concentrate

Take directly with a wooden spoon 1-2 times a day. 

Ideal for sweetening all raw natural recipes. 

FOS prebiotics works best consumed 20 – 30 minutes before lunch or dinner. 

Recommended daily intake: 12 to 30 grams. Drink plenty of water during the day for it contains water soluble fibre.

To protect the prebiotic properties, do not heat over 50°C.