Sugarcane Juice: The National Drink of Pakistan is also known as Ganne Ka Ras (گنے کا رس) or Ro (رو) by locals.
The sugar cane juice is sold by street vendors all across Pakistan (per Hey That Tastes Good). Vendors commonly use an extractor and juice the sugar cane fresh, right before your eyes.
The announcement came after the government conducted a Twitter poll to decide on the country’s national drink with two other options — orange and carrot.
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A poll was conducted by the Government of Pakistan on 24 January, 2019 and 81.4% people voted in the favour of Sugarcane Juice.
Whereas, Orange Juice received 14.7% votes and Carrot juice received just 4% votes.
Nutrients in Sugarcane Juice
Sugarcane juice is amazing as it is full of nutrients. It has zero fats, cholesterol, proteins and sodium.
However, it is rich of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It also has significant amount of vitamin C, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and iron that are quite beneficial for the body.
| Minerals (in mg) | Vitamins (in mg) | ||
| Calcium | 40-100 | A | 3.8 |
| Magnesium | 70-90 | B1 | 0.01 |
| Potassium | 10-56 | B2 | 0.06 |
| Phosphorous | 20-90 | B5 | 0.01 |
| Sodium | 19-30 | B6 | 0.01 |
| Iron | 10-13 | C | 7 |
| Manganese | 0.2-0.5 | D2 | 6.5 |
| Zinc | 0.2-0.4 | E | 111.3 |
| Copper | 0.1-0.9 | PP | 7 |
| Chloride | 5.3 | ||
| Carbohydrates (in g) | |||
| Sucrose | 72-78 | Proteins | 280 |
| Fructose | 1.5-7 | Calories | 312 |
| Glucose | 1.5-7 | ||
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Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice
Following are very important health benefits of sugarcane juice:
- The diuretic property of sugarcane juice makes it an essential ingredient for driving away infection.Â
- High nutrients and vitamins in the sugarcane juice can help in fighting against cancer.
- It is loaded with minerals such as calcium and phosphorus that strengthens the enamel of the teeth and protects it against decay
- High calcium in the the sugarcane juice helps to aids growth of bones and teeth.
- It strengthens your liver and a proven remedy for jaundice.Â
- Sugarcane juice mixed with lime juice and ginger juice helps in in passing urine freely and maintains good functioning of the kidney.
- It is good for digestive system as it reduces acidity. It is high in potassium and it balances the pH levels in the stomach.
- Sugarcane juice has been found to have immense benefits for people who are struggling with febrile disorders.Â
- Sugarcane juice can be used as face mask and it can fight acne, reduces blemishes, delays ageing and keeps the skin supple.
Sugarcane Juice: The National Drink of Pakistan is very popular in people of all ages.
