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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (13.66 oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk (2 cups)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- juice and zest of 1 lime
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1130g | |
| Calories 1456 | |
| Calories from Fat 693 | 48% |
| Total Fat 82.71g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 73.08g | 292% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1212mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 188.3g | 50% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 172.67g | 115% |
| Protein 8.95g | 14% |
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