{"data":{"name":"Kandis, flesh","slug":"kandis-flesh","scientific_name":"Garcinia lateriflora","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Kandis (flesh) is a sweet, edible fruit pulp commonly used as a natural sweetener in Filipino drinks and desserts.","common_uses_philippines":["Kandis juice","candied kandis","fruit-based drinks with kandis","sago\u2019t gulaman with kandis syrup","desserts with kandis"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":44},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":65,"protein_g":0.3,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":14.9,"fiber_g":4.6,"sugars_g":2.8,"sodium_mg":5,"potassium_mg":64},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1897,"calcium_mg":32,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.1,"phosphorus_mg":21,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":158,"total_ash_g":0.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":84.1,"zinc_mg":0.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Kandis provides carbohydrates for energy and some dietary fiber (about 4.6 g per 100 g), which can help keep you fuller and support healthy digestion. It also has a small amount of sugar (about 2.8 g) and very low fat and sodium. Since it\u2019s still a sweetener, using too much can add extra calories and carbs to your day\u2014so it\u2019s best to keep it in your snacks\/desserts portion rather than making it your main source of sweetness.","healthier_tips":["Use kandis as a flavor\/sweetener, not as a large serving\u2014start with a small amount, then adjust.","If you\u2019re having it with drinks (like juice or sago\/gel desserts), choose less added sugar and keep the drink portion moderate.","Pair it with fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruit, oats, or whole grains) to help balance your meal\/snack.","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), treat kandis-based desserts\/drinks as part of your snack or occasional treat, not alongside every meal."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/kandis-flesh?agent=true"}}}