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Pacae (ice cream bean)

Pacae, or ice cream bean, is the soft, sweet, cottony pulp surrounding seeds in long Inga-tree pods, eaten fresh after opening.

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About Pacae (ice cream bean)

Pacae, also called ice cream bean, refers to the sweet, cottony pulp surrounding seeds inside the long pods of certain Inga trees. The pulp is eaten fresh after the pod is opened, with the seeds discarded or otherwise handled separately.

The pulp is usually white and fibrous, with a soft, fluffy texture and a mild sweetness often compared to ice cream. The edible pulp should not be conflated with the seeds or with other fruits called beans; species and local usage of the common name can vary.

Ingredient type
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ice cream bean

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Pacae (ice cream bean) nutrition & diet

Pacae (ice cream bean) nutritional value

Reference: Pacae o Guaba

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
56kcal
Protein
0.6g
Carbs
14.8g
Fat
0.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons should refer to the edible pod pulp rather than the seeds, and account for differences among species and whether the pulp is fresh or processed.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, online version 2023 — C54 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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