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Carissa

Carissa is a category for fruit from Carissa plants, with species, preparation, appearance and flavour varying according to the particular source.

Carissa — illustrative ingredient image

About Carissa

Carissa is a food-category name for fruit associated with plants of the genus Carissa. The catalogue name does not specify a species, cultivar, or whether the item is fresh, processed, or otherwise prepared, so those details cannot be assigned.

The fruit may be encountered as a whole fruit or as an ingredient in processed foods, depending on the source and product. Size, colour, texture, and flavour can vary among Carissa fruits and with ripeness and handling.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Carissa, (natal-plum), raw

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Carissa nutrition & diet

Carissa nutritional value

Carissa, (natal-plum), raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
62kcal
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
13.6g
Fat
1.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Carissa, (natal-plum), raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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