Agua de guanábana
Agua de guanábana is a refreshing, traditional fruit drink made from the creamy, white pulp of the soursop (guanábana) fruit, typically blended with water and sweetened with sugar. It is a beloved and ubiquitous beverage throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, often served chilled to combat the heat.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the natural fruit sugars and any added sweetener, offering virtually no fat or protein. A standard serving provides a good dose of vitamin C, potassium, and some dietary fiber, with a calorie count roughly between 80-120 kcal, depending on sweetness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Beyond its delicious, unique flavor often described as a blend of strawberry and pineapple with a creamy texture, guanábana has been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries. The fruit is also notable for its high concentration of antioxidants and acetogenins, compounds that are the subject of ongoing scientific research.
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