Bionico is a popular Mexican dessert that originated in the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, in the early 1990s.[1][2] It is essentially a fruit salad consisting of a variety of fruits chopped up into small cubes, drenched with crema and topped off with granola, shredded coconut, raisins and sometimes honey.[1][3] Any kind of fruit can be used, but it is most commonly made with papaya, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, apples and banana.
![]() Close up shot of a Bionico with strawberries, banana, raisins, shredded coconut and granola | |
Type | Fruit Salad |
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Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | México |
Region or state | Guadalajara, Jalisco |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Chopped fruits, sour cream, condensed milk, granola, shredded coconut, raisins |
Variations | Cottage cheese, honey |
The word crema is Spanish for cream, in this case the "crema" is usually a mix of condensed milk and sour cream, although there are many different recipes[1][3] (some include yogurt).[4] There is another variation of the salad which uses cottage cheese instead of the crema. This variation is usually served with honey drizzled on top.[5]
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