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Pandanus Fruit

Pandanus fruit is the edible clustered fruit of some pandan species and may be eaten fresh or used in regional preparations.

Pandanus Fruit — illustrative ingredient image

About Pandanus Fruit

Pandanus fruit is the edible, clustered fruit structure produced by some pandan species. It may be eaten fresh or used in regional drinks, preserves, desserts, and savory preparations. Because the term covers more than one species, the exact fruit identity and culinary use can vary.

Depending on species and maturity, the sections may be fibrous, juicy, or starchy, with sensory character that cannot be generalized more narrowly. Some forms are eaten by separating or chewing individual sections, while others are prepared to soften or extract the edible portion.

The fruit consists of many tightly packed sections and may vary in size, surface color, internal texture, and edibility. It can appear whole or sectioned, or be processed into pulp or liquid; preparation such as cooking, extraction, drying, or sweetening changes its texture and flavor.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Pandanus Fruit

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Pandanus Fruit nutrition & diet

Pandanus Fruit nutritional value

Reference: Pandanus

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

Calories
87kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
17.2g
Fat
0.7g

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

Portions & preparation

Establish the pandan species and the edible part before using a nutrition reference, because clustered pandanus fruits can differ in preparation and terminology. Match fresh, cooked, dried, extracted, or processed material, and account for straining, sweeteners, starches, coconut products, or other recipe additions.

Compare the right form: Match the identified pandanus species, maturity, edible tissue, and preparation, distinguishing fresh clusters, separated segments, pulp, juice, dried, or cooked forms.

Diet considerations

Pandanus fruit is plant-derived when the identified edible fruit tissue is intended, but species and regional preparation must be confirmed. Mixed preparations may contain dairy, eggs, gelatin, or other animal ingredients. Desserts and drinks can add cereal starches, coatings, syrups, or other sweeteners, changing portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

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: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.6.1.9_06 ↗. 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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