This fruit is very healthy and there are great deal of carotene, vitamin B3, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals (such as iron etc.) in it. In some counties, one of the the most popular ice-cream flavors is also Lucama. Lucama flavor is popular in its native range. In Peru, it even exceeds the demand for flavors of strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla, which is popular globally.

The raw powder is made from Lucuma fruit, which makes a great natural sweetener. One spoon of lucuma powder can be added into desserts, ice creams, and smoothies etc.