#6 in Vietnam
Sinh Tố: Basic Information
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Sinh Tố: Origin and Region
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Sinh Tố: Ingredients and Preparation
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Sinh Tố: A Deep Dive
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- Lassi
- Milkshake
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Sinh tố is the Vietnamese version of smoothie, a type of cold blended beverage made from various ingredients.
In Vietnam, smoothies are usually prepared with fruits, especially tropical fruits derived from domestic growers, and dairy products like condensed milk, fresh milk, and yogurt.
Fruit smoothies are sometimes sold as a street food at roadside vendors, especially sinh tố bơ (avocado smoothie).
In recent decades, sinh tố varieties made with vegetables and new ingredients, such as chia seeds, whey, or protein powder, have grown more popular.
Nevertheless, sinh tố trái cây (“fruit smoothies”) are still the most widely enjoyed varieties. Combining multiple types of fruits is a common practice.
Read on to discover the most popular types of sinh tố in Vietnam, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Next, I will go into commonly asked questions about sinh tố and recommend similar beverages.
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What Are Popular Variations of Sinh Tố in Vietnam?
Below are the 18 most well-known sinh tố variations in Vietnam.
Sinh Tố Bơ
Avocado smoothieOne of the most famous smoothies in VietnamHas sinh tố bơ chuối (avocado and banana smoothie) as a popular variant
Sinh Tố Chuối
Banana smoothieCan be mixed with various fruits
Sinh Tố Dâu Tây
Strawberry smoothieCan be mixed with jackfruits or watermelons
Sinh Tố Xoài
Mango smoothieCan be mixed with various fruits
Sinh Tố Mít
Jackfruit smoothieCan be mixed with other fruits such as bananas or jackfruits
Sinh Tố Chanh Dây
Passion fruit smoothieOften blended with the seedsCan be mixed with bananas, oranges, spinach, etc.
Sinh Tố Cam
Orange smoothieCan be mixed with carrots or mangoes
Sinh Tố Đu Đủ
Papaya smoothieCan be mixed with avocados, pineapples, apples, lime juice, etc.
Sinh Tố Dưa Hấu
Watermelon smoothieCan be mixed with various fruits
Sinh Tố Dưa Gang
Melon smoothieCan be mixed with jackfruits, passion fruits, carrots, etc.
Sinh Tố Thanh Long
Dragon fruit smoothieCan be mixed with apples or jackfruits
Sinh Tố Dừa
Coconut smoothiePrepared by blending coconut meat with the liquid baseCan be mixed with pineapples, longans, mangoes, bananas, etc.
Sinh Tố Sầu Riêng
Durian smoothieCan be mixed with mung beans, mangoes, avocados, etc.
Sinh Tố Thập Cẩm
Mixed smoothieMade from various fruits
Sinh Tố Đậu Xanh
Mung bean smoothieMade by blending cooked mung beans with the liquid baseCan be mixed with coconut milk
Sinh Tố Cần Tây
Celery smoothieCan be mixed with various fruits, such as apples, oranges, strawberries, etc.
Sinh Tố Cà Chua
Tomato smoothieCan be mixed with carrots, celery, or pears
Sinh Tố Dưa Leo
Cucumber smoothieCan be mixed with ginger, spinach, mint, pineapples, apples, etc.
To enjoy all the benefits of these sinh tố variations, you should know about their upsides and downsides. Continue reading to discover what they are.
Pros and Cons of Drinking Sinh Tố
The consumption of sinh tố comes with the following boons and drawbacks.
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After presenting you with the strengths and weaknesses of sinh tố, I will delve into other aspects of this beverage in the FAQs section.
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