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Fruit sorbet
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 97 kcal —
- Protein 0.2 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 25 g 9%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 23 g —
- Sodium 10 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 16 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 12 mg 13%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.08 mg 2%
- Biotin (B7) 0.4 µg 1%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.09 mg 1%
- Magnesium 4 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 4 mg 0%
- Potassium 41 mg 1%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Fruit sherbet sorbet121 kcal / 100 g
- Sorbet126 kcal / 100 g
- Sherbet180 kcal / 100 g
- Raspberry sorbet93 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit ice cream128 kcal / 100 g
- Berry sorbethome-made53 kcal / 100 g
- Orange sherbet144 kcal / 100 g
- Sorbet stick103 kcal / 100 g
- Sherbertsweets355 kcal / 100 g
- Lemon sherbetsorbet123 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fruit sorbet
How do you make fruit sorbet at home without an ice-cream maker?
Blend ripe fruit into a smooth purée and mix it with cooled sugar syrup and a little lemon juice. Freeze it in a shallow metal tray, breaking up and stirring the icy edges every 30 minutes for about 3 hours, until smooth and scoopable.
How long should you leave fruit sorbet out before serving?
Take it out of the freezer for about 5–10 minutes so it softens enough to scoop. If it is still firm, wait a few minutes longer rather than microwaving it, which can melt the edges unevenly.
How should you store fruit sorbet after opening?
Keep it tightly covered in the freezer, with baking paper pressed against the surface to limit ice crystals. Return it to the freezer promptly after serving, and use a clean scoop so melted sorbet does not refreeze in the tub.
What goes well with fruit sorbet?
Serve it with fresh berries, sliced stone fruit or a crisp biscuit; it also makes a bright finish after a rich meal. A scoop of lemon sorbet is a classic palate cleanser between courses.
Is fruit sorbet the same as sherbet?
Not always. Sorbet is usually made from fruit, water and sugar without dairy, while sherbet may contain a small amount of milk or cream; the names and recipes vary, and British sherbet can also mean a fizzy sweet powder.
Is fruit sorbet vegan?
Often, but not automatically: check whether it contains dairy, egg white or honey. A simple fruit, water and sugar sorbet is usually suitable for vegans.
Why does homemade fruit sorbet freeze rock-hard?
Fruit purée with too little sugar freezes into a hard block because sugar helps keep the mixture scoopable. Use a tested sorbet recipe, and let the frozen sorbet soften briefly before serving.
Source: CoFID (UK) 12-393 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
