Jus de Canne à Sucre
Jus de Canne à Sucre, or sugarcane juice, is a refreshing, traditional beverage made by pressing raw sugarcane stalks to extract their sweet, cloudy liquid. Popular across West Africa and the Caribbean, it is often served chilled with a hint of lime or ginger to balance its intense sweetness. The drink is a staple at street markets, festivals, and social gatherings, embodying the region's agricultural heritage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is extremely high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural sugars, and provides a quick source of energy. It contains minimal protein or fat, but offers key minerals like potassium and small amounts of iron, with a typical serving containing roughly 180-220 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 48 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sugarcane juice is more than a drink; it's a symbol of community and celebration, often prepared with traditional hand-cranked presses. Nutritionally, its unrefined nature means it retains more minerals than processed sugar, though it's still a potent source of natural sugars.
