The Choco Superfood Smoothie, featured on the Navitas Naturals website, includes a ton of the Superfood manufacturers' healthy products, such as the Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder, Hemp Seeds, Raw Maca Powder and Yacon Syrup.
The Yacon Syrup, in particular, is an alternative sweetener with a taste and texture similar to molasses. Because it is a low-glycemic option, this sweetener is a go-to option for those who are diabetic or looking to cut their sugar intake. In fact, the Yacon Syrup has half of the calories of regular sugar! Hailing from Peru and other countries in the Northern and Central Andes, the Yacon is a tuberous plant that, in its original form, tastes much like an apple.
In addition to smoothies, the Navitas Naturals Yacon Syrup can be used to add sweet flavor to dressings, sauces, baked goods and other desserts.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Alternative Sweeteners
- There is an opportunity to develop alternative sweeteners like Yacon Syrup to cater to health-conscious consumers who are looking to cut their sugar intake.
- Low-glycemic Options
- There is potential to innovate on low-glycemic options to cater to individuals with diabetes or those looking for healthy sugar substitutes.
- Superfood Products
- There is potential to develop new superfood products that contain healthy ingredients like Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder, Hemp Seeds, Raw Maca Powder and Yacon Syrup.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can benefit from developing and marketing products that use Yacon Syrup and other healthy ingredients.
- Health and Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can develop products that cater to individuals with diabetes or those looking for healthy sugar substitutes.
- Natural Sweeteners
- The natural sweetener industry can innovate on new sweeteners like Yacon Syrup to cater to health-conscious consumers.
