{"data":{"name":"Kandis, pulp","slug":"kandis-pulp","scientific_name":"Garcinia lateriflora","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Kandis (pulp) is the sweet, dark pulp from the kandis fruit (often used as a natural sweetener or flavoring in drinks and desserts).","common_uses_philippines":["Kandis juice","candied fruit desserts","sweet fruit drinks","ginataang prutas with kandis","halo-halo toppings"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":40},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":60,"protein_g":0.3,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":14.3,"fiber_g":1.6,"sugars_g":6.3,"sodium_mg":15,"potassium_mg":79},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1657,"calcium_mg":18,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.1,"phosphorus_mg":20,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":138,"total_ash_g":0.3,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":84.9,"zinc_mg":0.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Kandis pulp provides carbohydrates and some dietary fiber (about 1.6 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and smoother digestion. It also has sugar (about 6.3 g) and low sodium (about 15 mg), so it can fit into meals and snacks when portioned well. Since it\u2019s mainly used for sweetness, keep an eye on how much you add\u2014too much sweet pulp can raise your total sugar intake for the day, especially if you also have sweet drinks or desserts.","healthier_tips":["Use a small amount to sweeten\u2014start with less, then adjust to taste.","Pair it with fiber-rich foods (e.g., add to fruit-based snacks) to help you feel fuller.","When you drink it (like in beverages), choose water-based versions and avoid adding extra sugar.","Balance your day: keep kandis as part of your snack or small dessert portion, not as the main sweetness in 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-pulp?agent=true"}}}