Yacon is most commonly eaten raw, as a fruit. Simply peel and eat. This is how we eat most of our yacon. You can also cook with yacon and its mild sweetness makes it compatible with a lot of different flavors.

Do you have to peel yacon?

Yacon is most commonly eaten raw, as a fruit. Simply peel and eat. This is how we eat most of our yacon. You can also cook with yacon and its mild sweetness makes it compatible with a lot of different flavors.

How do you preserve yacon?

A cool, dry shed or garage is perfect for storing yacon tubers until you’re ready to eat them. They may well sweeten a little over time, and (if you’re lucky) they can last many months in storage.