0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Yacon is a crop that uses the storage roots of plants of the genus Yacon in the family Asteraceae as a food ingredient. |
| Basic registration range | Raw yacon, washed and cut yacon, dried chips, concentrate, syrup, powder, beverages, tea, desserts, and processed foods are registered separately. |
| Core separation | Scientific name, part used, cultivation location, harvest date, distinction between stored roots/leaves, processing method, and final product are managed as Product and Lot, respectively. |
| Quality Core | Verify the identification of raw materials, harvest and storage history, sugar content, moisture, browning, and foreign matter, extraction and concentration conditions, analysis values related to fructooligosaccharides, and microbiological test results. |
| Safety principles | The permissible scope of use, standards and specifications, functional claims, and labeling requirements for food ingredients and final products are verified for each product based on the Food Code and the Food Safety Korea standards. |
| Purchase criteria | Scientific name, country of origin, cultivation area, harvest date, root specifications, product form, sugar content or solid content, moisture, microorganisms, packaging, MOQ, and delivery time. |
| Industry Opportunities | The areas of cooperation include fresh produce, health-oriented beverages and syrups, food ingredients, desserts and convenience foods, local specialties, and OEM and PB collaborations. |
| Operational direction | Connects cultivation–harvesting–storage/pretreatment–concentration/drying–quality–RFQ–delivery/repurchase. |
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | Yacon |
| English name | Yacon |
| Representative scientific name | Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob. |
| classification | Asteraceae, Smallanthus |
| Edible and processed parts | Mainly storage root |
| Separate management area | Leaves, stems, and propagation crowns are separated from the storage root product. |
| Raw Material Classification | Domestically grown stored roots / Imported stored roots & processed raw materials / Yacon leaves as separate raw materials |
| Harvesting stage | Harvesting after enlargement of storage roots / Sorting and washing / Refrigeration and storage / Cutting and drying / Extraction, concentration, and powdering |
| Product form | Fresh yacon, washed yacon, sliced products, dried chips, powder, concentrate, syrup, beverages, tea, jelly, desserts, HMR |
| Processing stage | Cultivation · Harvesting · Sorting · Washing · Storage · Cutting · Drying · Grinding · Juicing · Filtration · Concentration · Sterilization · Filling · Packaging |
| Basic use | Fresh food, beverages & tea, syrups & sauces, food ingredients, desserts & convenience foods, local specialties, OEM & PB |
| Separation of similar items | Underground food ingredients such as kudzu, yam, taro, and konjac, yacon leaves, and yacon-derived complex products |
The scientific name and plant classification can be found on Kew Plants of the World Online . The trade name 'Yacon' alone does not determine the part used, country of cultivation, variety, or whether it is a fresh root, leaf, or processed material.
Product Master | Key Management Standards |
| Fresh yacon storage roots | Scientific name basis · Cultivation area · Harvest date · Root specifications · Damage · Browning · Soil |
| Washed and Cut Yacon | Raw Material Lot · Washing · Cutting Specifications · Browning Management · Refrigeration Conditions |
| Dried yacon chips | Cutting shape, drying method, moisture, color, scent, foreign matter, shelf life |
| Yacon powder | Raw material lot, grinding method, particle size, moisture, sugar composition, microorganisms |
| Yacon concentrate and syrup | Raw Material Lot · Juicing · Extraction · Concentration · Solids · Sterilization · Packaging |
| Yacon drinks and desserts | Ingredient content, composition, sugar content labeling, sensory evaluation, expiration date, and shelf life stability |
| Yacon leaf products | Separate the parts used, raw material standards, manufacturing process, safety, and labeling basis from the stored roots. |
| OEM/PB products | Product Specifications · Packaging · Delivery Time · Labeling · Repurchase · Claims |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Smallanthus sonchifolius | Separate similar plants, trade names, and scientific names first. |
| Area of use | Storage roots / Leaves / Stems / Propagation crowns | Separate Entities by Edible/Processed Part |
| Raw material source | Domestic cultivation / Imported raw materials / Processed materials | Separation of cultivation location, country of origin, and import history |
| Raw material stage | Fresh root / Washed/Cut / Dryed / Powder | Lot connection at every process change |
| Processing type | Freshness & Storage / Drying & Grinding / Juicing & Concentration / Blending & Beverage Production | Separate management of process, yield, and quality indicators |
| Product form | Biology / Dried Chips / Powder / Concentrate / Syrup / Beverage / Desserts & Processed Foods | Separation of specifications, storage, and labeling by product |
| Final use | Home-style / Dining Out / School Meals / Food Ingredients / Local Specialties / Private Brand | Separation of specifications required by buyer |
| Transaction type | Raw Material Procurement / Processed Materials / OEM·PB / Buyer RFQ | Quantity, unit price, and contract are Verified/NDA |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| culture | Scientific name, variety, cultivation area, producer, cultivation method, planting date | Verification of raw material identity and production history |
| harvest | Harvest date, storage root specifications, quantity, damage, soil, foreign matter | Raw Material Lot Creation |
| Sorting and washing | Raw Material Lot · Sorting Grade · Washing Method · Defect Removal | Verification of pretreatment suitability |
| Storage and distribution | Storage temperature, humidity, duration, browning, and spoilage history | Fresh Product Quality and Shipment Stability Management |
| Drying and grinding | Cutting type, drying method, temperature, time, moisture, particle size | Chip and Powder Quality Control |
| Juicing and Concentration | Raw Material Lot · Juicing or Extraction Conditions · Filtration · Concentration · Sterilization | Liquid Product Reproducibility Management |
| Packaging and shipping | Packaging Date · Storage Conditions · Use-by Date · Release Lot | Tracking recalls, claims, and repurchases |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | Fresh yacon and dried chips | powder | Concentrates, Syrups, Beverages, HMR | Public rating |
| Scientific name, variety, country of origin, raw material lot | core | core | core | Verified |
| Cultivation, Harvest, and Storage History | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Root size, color, browning, damage, soil, foreign matter | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Moisture, particle size, sugar content, sugar composition | importance | core | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Juicing, Concentration, and Sterilization Conditions | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Solid content, blending, sensory | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Microbial, Residual, and Foreign Matter Test Report | core | core | core | NDA |
| Packaging, storage, and expiration date | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item Name · Basis for Verification of Scientific Name · Part Used · Variety · Country of Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Harvest Date · Product Form · Raw Material Lot · Storage/Washing/Cutting/Drying/Grinding/Juicing/Concentration/Pasteurization History · Moisture/Particle Size/Sugar Content/Solid Content/Sugar Composition · Microorganisms/Residuals/Test Report · Packaging Date · Use-by Date · Shipment/Return/Claim
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Producers and farming cooperatives | Potential for cultivation history, sorting, storage, and joint processing | Regional Ingredients & Co-brand RFQ |
| Fresh produce distributor | Specifications, Appearance, Browning, Packaging, Delivery Time | Fresh Yacon Supply RFQ |
| Beverage and syrup manufacturers | Ingredient form, sweetness, solid content, taste, and packaging suitability | OEM of concentrates, syrups, and beverages |
| Food ingredient and confectionery companies | Powder particle size, moisture content, composition, and test report | Powder and Dry Chip Material RFQ |
| HMR and dessert manufacturers | Color, texture, cookability, shelf life, and shelf life | Development of jellies, desserts, and convenience foods |
| Foodservice and catering business operators | Cooking convenience, weight, specifications, and stable delivery time | Supply of raw materials and beverages for the menu |
| Tourism and local specialty operators | Regionality, raw material traceability, packaging, small-batch production | Gift sets · Private label products |
| Research and development institutions | Variety, storage, processing, and commercialization data | Testing and joint development |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| raw material production | Scientific name, variety, cultivation area, harvest season, storage conditions | Verification of raw material identity and procurement suitability |
| Import and Customs Clearance | HS Item · Product Type · Customs Clearance Date · Quarantine · Quantity | Separation of fresh roots, dried products, powder, syrup, and preparations |
| Preprocessing and storage | Washing, cutting, storage, browning, moisture, foreign matter | Determination of suitability for fresh and dried processing |
| process | Drying, grinding, juicing, concentration, sterilization, yield | Determination of suitability of materials and final products |
| Quality and Safety | Sugar content, moisture, solid content, microorganisms, residues, test report | Buyer Submission and Claim Prevention |
| Buyer RFQ | Product Type · Country of Origin · Specifications · MOQ · Packaging · Delivery Time | Matching suitability other than price |
| Repurchase | Delivery · Taste · Texture · Browning · Returns · Claims · Reorders | Supplier & Lot Evaluation Update |
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Fresh yacon storage roots | Scientific name, variety, origin, harvest date, specifications, browning, soil | Raw Material & Fresh Distribution RFQ |
| Washed and Cut Yacon | Washing, cutting specifications, browning, and refrigeration conditions | RFQ for Food Service and Processing |
| Dried yacon chips | Cutting shape, drying method, moisture, color, scent, foreign matter | RFQ for tea, snacks, and extraction |
| Yacon powder | Raw Material Lot · Particle Size · Moisture · Sugar Composition · Microorganisms | Food Material RFQ |
| Yacon concentrate and syrup | Raw materials, juicing, concentration, solids, sterilization, packaging | Beverages, Sauces, and OEM RFQ |
| Yacon drinks, jellies, and desserts | Formulation, Packaging, Labeling, Use-by Date, Sensory | Specialty Products · PB RFQ |
| processed yacon leaves | Part of use · Drying · Extraction · Safety · Basis for labeling | Separate RFQ from storage roots |
| by-product | Non-edible parts and processing by-products | Utilization for purposes other than food is a separate entity after verification of laws and safety. |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Scientific Name, Variety, Part Used, Country of Origin, Cultivation Location, and Lot ID are required values. | Required value input rate |
| 2 | Separation of Fresh Root – Dried Chip – Powder – Concentrate/Syrup – Final Product | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Connecting cultivation–harvest–storage–processing–shipping history | Lot tracking rate |
| 4 | Data digitization of moisture, particle size, sugar content, solids, sugar composition, and test reports | Quality document connection rate |
| 5 | Connecting Producers, Processors, Foodservice, Catering, and Private Brand RFQs with Repurchase | Matching rate · Repurchase rate |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixed use centered on trade names | Varieties, parts used, countries of origin, and raw material forms are mixed under the single name 'yacon'. | Scientific name, variety, part used, country of origin, product form |
| Mixed storage roots and leaves | Stored roots and leaves are handled according to the same quality, safety, and usage standards. | Part of use, processing type, standards, and basis for labeling |
| Lack of storage and browning management | Differences in post-harvest storage conditions affect appearance, taste, and suitability for processing. | Harvest, storage, browning, and release history |
| Processing indicators unclear | Standards for moisture, solids, and sugar composition of powders, concentrates, and syrups are not separated by product. | Quality Indicators, Processes, and Test Reports by Product |
| Confusion regarding functional expressions | Confusion between general food ingredients and the permissible labeling scope for health functional foods | Basis for food standards, labeling, and recognition |
| Unused repurchase information | Complaints regarding taste, sweetness, browning, and packaging are not being fed back into improvements in raw materials and processes | Delivery, Claim, Reorder, and Lot Information |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Procurement of fresh yacon storage roots | Scientific name, variety, country of origin, specifications, use, packaging, delivery date | Producer, cultivation area, harvest date, quantity, unit price |
| Washed and Cut Yacon | Cutting type, specifications, storage conditions, and uses | Actual Lot · Storage Records · Test Report · Unit Price |
| Dried yacon chips | Cutting type, drying method, moisture standards, and uses | Actual Test Report · Lot · Unit Price |
| Yacon powder | Particle Size · Moisture · Applications · MOQ | Sugar composition, microbial test results, and unit price |
| Concentrate · Syrup | Target Product · Solid Content Range · Packaging · Delivery Time | Concentration conditions, test results, cost, contract |
| Beverage & Dessert OEM | Product Type · Flavor · Packaging · Delivery Time | Samples, Prescriptions, Costs, Contracts |
| Products for the food service and catering industry | Specifications, Weight, Cooking Method, Storage Conditions | Quantity, Unit Price, and Test Report |
| Local specialties · Private brand | Regionality, Product Concept, Sales Channels | MOQ · Trademark · Contract · Inventory |
| Research and development cooperation | Test Objective, Evaluation Criteria, and Expected Product Group | Samples, Test Results, and Joint Development Conditions |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
Register
② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
Register
③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Contact : mail@markethub.org
Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Registration of Yacon Raw Material, Storage, Processing, and RFQ Basic Structure | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of official cultivation, production, import, and domestic distribution structure | expected |
| v2.0 | Separation of specifications for fresh roots, dried chips, powder, concentrate, syrup, and beverages | expected |
| v3.0 | Production–Processing–Food Service·Catering·Specialty Products·PB Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
