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Soursop
10.0best for dressing1 cup : 1/2 cup
Blend with banana for creamy tropical
10.0
pineapple substitute
for dressing.
For pineapple dressings served cold (slaw, tropical salads, poke bowls), pureed fruit acts as both emulsifier and acid base — pH 3.2-4.0 replaces vinegar at 2-3% of dressing weight. Fiber content holds 3:1 oil-to-fruit emulsion stable 20-25 minutes at 45°F before breaking. Substitutes are ranked by puree viscosity at cold service, coating ability on waxy leaves (cabbage, kale) versus delicate greens, and whether acid brightness survives 15 minutes of dressed-salad sitting at room temp.
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adjustment for dressing
1:1 by cup, pulp strained. Soursop pulp blends into creamy tropical dressings at 1400 cP viscosity thanks to natural thickening from custard-apple texture. pH 3.7 substitutes for vinegar at ratio. Holds emulsion 25 minutes at 45°F. Pair with lime, coconut, or rum for Caribbean-style slaws; strain seeds before blending.
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Oranges
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Similar sweetness and acidity
10.0
adjustment for dressing
Swap 1:1 by cup, juice plus zest. Orange dressings (orange vinaigrette) work for beet salads, duck confit, or salmon plates. pH 3.3 acid replaces vinegar at ratio; sugar is lower, so add 1 tsp honey per cup to match pineapple dressing sweetness. Emulsion holds 25-30 minutes at 45°F.
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Papaya
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tropical tang, firmer texture
10.0
adjustment for dressing
1:1 by cup, pureed. Papaya dressings are mild-melon flavored; add lime, chile, and fish sauce for Thai-style punch. Raw papain tenderizes cured meats in plate contact within 10-15 minutes — hold separately until service. Emulsion holds 20-25 minutes at 45°F. Coats sturdy greens well; thin with water for delicate leaves.
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Passion-Fruit
10.01 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Blend with lime for tropical punch
10.0
adjustment for this dish
Swap by volume — 1 cup pineapple puree = 1/2 cup passion-fruit pulp plus 1/2 cup water. pH 2.8 is ultra-sharp; reduce or eliminate added vinegar. Emulsion holds 30-35 minutes at 45°F thanks to pulp fiber. Striking on delicate greens (butter lettuce, mache) or as a drizzle on ceviche; seeds add edible crunch.
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Watermelon
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Juicy tropical, works in salads
10.0
adjustment for this dish
1:1 by cup, pureed. Watermelon dressings are light, sweet, and watery — reduce puree to 50% volume first for sauce-like body. Add lime juice (2 tbsp per cup) and a pinch of salt for savory-sweet balance. Best on watermelon-feta-mint salads or as a light drizzle; fades fast (15 minutes at 45°F) before separating.
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Peaches
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweet and juicy, add splash of lime juice
10.0
adjustment for this dish
Swap 1:1 by cup, pureed. Peach dressings work on grilled-chicken salads, stone-fruit plates, or burrata pairings. pH 3.7 is mellower than pineapple. Emulsion holds 25 minutes at 45°F. Pair with basil, mint, or tarragon for herb-forward builds; add 1 tsp honey to round the sweetness if fruit is under-ripe.
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Mangoes
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Tropical and juicy, more acidic than mango
6.7
adjustment for this dish
1:1 by cup, pureed. Mango dressings carry 14g sugar and carotenoid color. pH 3.5-4.0; use as-is for light salads or add lime for sharper profile. Coats waxy greens (cabbage, kale) well thanks to fiber content. Emulsion holds 25-30 minutes at 45°F. Pair with chile, ginger, or cilantro for tropical plates.
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Kiwi
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Tangy and tropical, similar acidity level
4.0
adjustment for this dish
Swap 1:1 by cup, pureed. Kiwi has actinidin enzyme — avoid dressing cured or rare proteins with raw kiwi dressing (tenderizes within 10-15 minutes). Cook briefly above 140°F to deactivate, or use immediately. Vivid green color, pH 3.1 brightness; pair with mint, chile, or ginger. Emulsion holds 20 minutes at 45°F.
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Apples
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder flavor, similar texture when fresh
8.0
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Jackfruit
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Tropical, similar fibrous texture
4.0