Fruit cocktail in juice

Fruit cocktail in juice is a mixture of assorted fruits, generally cut into small pieces and preserved in natural juice or light syrup. This ingredient is very popular in dessert recipes, salads, smoothies, and as a complement to cold dishes due to its sweet and refreshing flavor.

The origin of fruit cocktail in juice dates back to the need to preserve fresh fruit for longer, combining various varieties to offer a practical and ready-to-use product. It is commonly found canned or vacuum-packed, facilitating its storage and transport.

This ingredient is an excellent source of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, provided by the different fruits that compose it, such as pineapple, peach, pear, cherry, and peach, among others. Furthermore, being in natural juice instead of heavy syrup, it is a healthier option with lower added sugars.

In different Latin American countries, fruit cocktail in juice may have alternative names such as fruit salad in juice, mixed fruit in syrup, or simply fruit in syrup when preserved with a higher amount of sugar.