What is this food?
A strawberry-flavored fruit drink concentrate. It’s mainly a sweet drink base made from fruit flavoring/concentrate, so it’s high in carbohydrates and sugar.
Why it matters to health
This type of drink can be a quick way to enjoy a sweet strawberry taste, but it’s also very high in sugar (about 63.7g per 100g serving) and has little to no fiber. Too much sugar in a day can make it easier to exceed your calorie needs, and it may crowd out more filling, nutrient-rich foods during your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks. The good part: it has very low fat and low sodium, so the main thing to watch here is the sugar and overall portion.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller amount of concentrate and dilute well with water to reduce sugar per glass.
- Pair it with a filling snack (e.g., a piece of fruit plus nuts, or yogurt) instead of drinking it alone.
- Check your total sugar for the day—if you have this drink, keep other sweet items (desserts, sweetened coffee/tea) lighter.
- Choose whole fruit more often: it gives natural fiber that helps you feel full longer.
Common Filipino dishes
Strawberry drink (concentrate-based), halo-halo, fruit salad, gulaman with syrup, buko juice