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Pulque

Pulque is a mildly alcoholic beverage made by fermenting agave sap, commonly served as a traditional drink.

Pulque — illustrative ingredient image

About Pulque

Pulque is a fermented beverage made from aguamiel, the sap collected from mature agave plants. It is traditionally consumed as a fresh drink, either plain or blended with fruit, grains, spices, or other flavourings. Unlike a distilled spirit, it remains a cloudy fermented liquid with a substantial body.

It is typically milky or opaque, slightly viscous, and mildly sour, with yeasty, vegetal, and sometimes faintly sweet notes. Fermentation changes its acidity, aroma, and texture over time. Plain pulque has a more direct agave character, while flavoured versions may be sweeter, fruitier, or spiced.

Pulque is served as a liquid, usually chilled or at a cool room temperature, in a glass or traditional vessel. It may be sold fresh, and its character shifts with the agave source, fermentation time, temperature, and additions made before serving. Agitation can resuspend its fine cloudy particles.

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Pulque nutrition & diet

Pulque nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Wine, red

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

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

Calories
80.1kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
0.0g

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Portions & preparation

Match the reference to traditional fermented agave sap pulque, distinguishing fresh or flavored versions from concentrated, sweetened, or mixed beverages. Record the served liquid and additions such as fruit, grains, dairy, or syrups, because the recipe determines the described form.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for fermented agave-sap pulque, matching fresh, flavored, sweetened, or mixed beverage form and served liquid portion.

Diet considerations

Pulque is plant-derived agave sap fermented into an alcoholic beverage. Compatibility changes with flavorings, added fruit, grains, dairy, sweeteners, and other mixed-drink ingredients. Fermentation and serving style distinguish it from agave juice, syrup, or distilled spirits; the beverage’s carbohydrate pattern depends on the specific recipe and portion.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Typically incompatible
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
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 · Typically incompatible
This profile identifies an alcoholic ingredient. Check the actual formulation and preparation against your halal requirements.
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: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3 — F009571 ↗. 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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