Lúcuma
Lucuma fruits are found in Peru, and Chile. Lucuma have been eaten for many centuries. Anthropologists have found ancient burial sites with lucuma seeds.[1]
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Species: | P. lucuma
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Pouteria lucuma (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
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Lucuma is used in a variety of culinary drinks and desserts. Lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in Peru.
Lúcuma Media
Moche culture pottery representing lucumas.