Mixed with oral rehydration solution as advised
This is not a traditional dish, but rather a practical nutritional remedy. It refers to a simple, homemade or commercial oral rehydration solution (ORS) mixed with water, designed to replenish fluids and electrolytes lost during dehydration. It is a globally recognized medical and public health tool, not a culinary item.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The solution is primarily high in simple carbohydrates (glucose) for quick energy and absorption, with a carefully balanced sodium and potassium content. It provides minimal calories, fat, or protein, focusing instead on rapid rehydration and electrolyte replacement.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Chloride | 650 mg |
| Glucose | 13 g |
| Citrate | Variable |
Per 1 liter (1000 g) prepared solution · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The specific ratio of salts to sugar in ORS is a cornerstone of modern medicine, leveraging the sodium-glucose co-transport mechanism in the intestines to maximize water absorption, a principle that has saved millions of lives from dehydration caused by illnesses like cholera.
