Flavoring for shaved ice or snow cones
Shaved ice or snow cone flavoring is a concentrated syrup, typically fruit-based, used to infuse plain shaved ice with vibrant color and taste. It is a simple concoction of sugar, water, and artificial or natural flavorings and colorings, originating from and popularized across many cultures, from Japanese kakigori to American snow cones.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This flavoring is almost exclusively a source of simple carbohydrates (sugar) and provides no significant protein, fat, or fiber. A typical serving adds about 50-70 calories, derived entirely from sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Sugars (total) | 15 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the flavorings are a canvas for regional tastes—think floral syrups in the Middle East, condensed milk in Thailand, or unique fruit blends in Hawaii. Nutritionally, it's a pure source of quick energy (sugar) with no other nutrients, making it a treat rather than a food.
