It’s like a sweet cross between early apples, watermelon and very mild celery, with a touch of pear. Yacon is also refreshingly juicy. Yacon has a crunchy texture, slightly reminiscent of water chestnuts, and a sweet flavour, so it’s rather good simply peeled, sliced and eaten as a snack. It’s great in salads too, though its tendency to brown means that you should add it at the last minute.
