TrendCentral: Grown high up in the Andes, the roots of the Yacon plant are just now making their way into farmers markets and natural food stores around the US. Similar in texture to water chestnuts or jicama, the taste of yacon is often described as a cross between an apple and a watermelon. A high concentration of oligofructose (a sugar that cannot be broken down by the body and therefore cannot be absorbed) makes yacon naturally low in calories and good for diabetics because its sugar does not raise blood glucose levels. In addition, oligofructose promotes beneficial bacteria in the colon, making it a natural prebiotic.
The latest healthy, tasty treat: Yaco [TrendCentral]
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Sounds interesting. That is the root. What about the fruit?
You may want to check out baobab- a new naturally dried super-fruit from Africa.
http://www.Baobab-Fruit.com