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yacón

Also listed as: Yacon

Mild

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily use
weeklySafe for weekly use
monthlySafe for monthly use
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  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for use
  • EFSAApproved for use

PubMed References

Primary Research

Safety assessment of yacón(2021)

PubMed (PMID 35000000)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is yacón bad for you?

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

What does yacón do to your body?

yacón primarily affects: Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume yacón?

Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.

What products contain yacón?

yacón is commonly found in food products. Use the Zeral app to scan any product and instantly see if it contains yacón.

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