Nance Pie or Flan
Nance Pie, also known as Nance Flan, is a traditional Latin American dessert made from the small, aromatic nance fruit (Byrsonima crassifolia) cooked in a caramelized sugar syrup and often set in a custard-like base. The dish typically features nance fruit, sugar, water, and sometimes cinnamon or vanilla for flavor, with a smooth, jelly-like or flan-like texture. It is particularly popular in countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and parts of Central America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates due to its sugar content and provides minimal protein and fat. It offers some vitamin C and antioxidants from the nance fruit, with a typical serving containing around 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 48 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU |
| Antioxidants | High (from nance fruit) |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nance Pie is culturally significant as it showcases the use of a lesser-known tropical fruit, highlighting regional biodiversity and culinary traditions. The nance fruit itself is rich in antioxidants and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
