Kompas.com – The month of Ramadan has arrived, and Muslims prepare to run fasting for a full month.
One tradition that is always awaited is breaking the fast with takjil, namely food or soft drinks consumed to cancel fasting before eating the main dish.
Various types of takjil are available, ranging from dates, compote, mixed ice, to refreshing drinks such as fruit soup and fruit ice.
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Both of these drinks are often found during the fasting month, but did you know that fruit and fruit ice soup is actually different?
In order not to be mistaken when buying, here are the main differences between fruit ice and fruit soup.
Fruit ice: clear and fresh sauce
Fruit ice is a very popular fresh drink in the month of Ramadan. The main characteristic of fruit ice is located in the clear and refreshing sauce.
Fruit ice sauce is usually made from sugar boiled water mixed with syrup and milk, resulting in a lightweight sweet taste.
In addition, the fruits used in fruit ice are generally a fruit that is mengkal or solid, such as pineapple, melon, papaya, and watermelon.
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Some traders also added complementary such as fro and black grass jelly to add variations in taste and texture.
Fruit soup: thick sauce and fruit -scented
Fruit soup is more often found in the West Java region and has a taste that is no less fresh than fruit ice.
Fruit SOP Illustration.The most striking difference between the two is the thicker and cloudy fruit soup soup. Fruit soup soup is often made from fruit juice or yogurt, as well as sweetened condensed milk that gives a more creamy and rich taste.
Fruit juice used as a fruit soup is also varied, such as durian juice, guava, or watermelon.
In addition, the type of fruit that is the filling of fruit soup is also more varied than fruit ice. Fruit soup usually contains apples, pears, mangoes, sapodilla, oranges, dragon fruit, bananas, and even durian.
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Which one is better?
Both fruit soup and fruit ice are both refreshing and suitable for takjil to break the fast. The choice between the two depends on each taste.
If you prefer the fresh taste with light sauce, fruit ice can be an option. However, if you want a thicker and rich taste sensation of sauce, fruit soup is the right choice.
So, when buying takjil to break the fast later, make sure you are not exchanged between fruit soup and fruit ice.
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