What is this food?
Fruit juice drink concentrate (guava/guyabano-based), sweetened and used as a drink or mixer. It’s typically a sweet, flavorful beverage with added sugars from the fruit concentrate.
Why it matters to health
For energy, it provides carbohydrates (about 26.3g per 100g) and some fiber (about 1.3g). The sugars are high (about 21.6g), so it’s best to treat it as a sweet drink rather than a daily “health drink.” It has very low fat (0.3g) and low sodium (13mg), which is good. Since it’s concentrated and sweet, frequent large servings can add too much sugar to your day—especially if you already have rice, snacks, or desserts. Enjoy it in a balanced way alongside your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller amount of concentrate and dilute well with water.
- If you can, choose less-sweet versions or adjust to taste (start with half the usual concentrate).
- Pair it with a snack that has protein or fiber (e.g., nuts, yogurt, or a piece of fruit) to help balance your meal.
- Keep it to one sweet drink serving per day or less, especially on days you also have desserts.
- Watch portion size: 100g concentrate can be quite sweet—measure instead of “eyeballing.”
Common Filipino dishes
Guyabano juice, fruit juice drinks (mixed fruit), buko juice, calamansi juice, sago’t gulaman