Fruit salad
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Ingredient Information

Name

Fruit salad

Category

Frutas

Popularity

8 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Fruit salad is a fresh and colorful preparation that combines various types of chopped and mixed fruits, ideal for accompanying meals or as a healthy dessert. This dish is very popular in many cultures due to its versatility and natural sweet flavor.

Originating from various tropical and temperate regions, fruit salad has roots in culinary traditions that seek to take advantage of the wide variety of local fruits available in each season. Its popularity extends throughout Latin America, where it is enjoyed in homes, restaurants, and parties as a refreshing and nutritious option.

Properties: Fruit salad is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Depending on the fruits used, it can provide vitamin C, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes that promote health. Furthermore, being low in calories and fats, it is a perfect option for those looking to watch their diet without giving up flavor.

In different Latin American countries, fruit salad is also known as frutal, macedonia de frutas, or simply frutas picadas. These variants can include different combinations of fruits depending on the region and time of year, adapting to local ingredients.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
25mcg
folate
180mg
potassium
11g
sugars
50
calories
0.5g
proteins
30mg
vitamin c
0.2g
total fats
13g
carbohydrates

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