What is this food?
This is an orange-flavored fruit drink concentrate (sweet, fruit-flavored). It’s mainly carbohydrates and sugar, with a small amount of fiber.
Why it matters to health
Because it’s sweet and high in carbs, it can provide quick energy, but it can also raise your daily sugar intake if you drink it often or use too much concentrate. It has 39.9 g sugar per 100 g and 58 g total carbohydrates, with 0.9 g fiber—so it’s not as filling as whole fruit. The good part: it has very low fat and low sodium (9 mg), so the main thing to watch is the sugar amount. If you enjoy it, pairing it with meals or snacks that have protein and fiber (like yogurt, nuts, or fruit) can help balance your day.
Healthier tips
- Use the recommended dilution—avoid making it stronger than the label.
- Keep it to 1 serving in a day, especially if you already have sweet snacks.
- Choose whole fruit more often than drinks when you can (it has more fiber and helps you feel full).
- Pair it with a balanced snack: e.g., plain yogurt, milk, or a handful of nuts plus fruit.
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, treat this as a sweet snack drink, not as your main hydration—water should still be your go-to.
Common Filipino dishes
Orange-flavored fruit drink (concentrate), calamansi juice, gulaman with syrup, sago’t gulaman, fruit shakes