Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Ikshu rasa is classically cooling, building and diuretic — the summer roadside restorative; fresh-pressed is the only real form.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Only fresh-pressed and promptly drunk — it ferments within hours; lime and ginger brighten and lighten it.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Sutrasthana 27 (Ikshu varga); Bhavaprakasha.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- fresh-pressed with lime and ginger (the classic trio)
- a pinch of black salt
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: kapha excess, congestion
- Contraindication: hygiene of the press (street stalls — drink where turnover is fast)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sugarcane juice
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 58 kcal | 139 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | 30.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Calcium | 18.0 mg | 43.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.12 mg | 2.69 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | 31.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.1 mg | 53.0 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 360 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.9 µg | 18.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.14 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.40 mg | 0.96 mg |
