{"id":188757,"date":"2025-04-16T21:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/chicken-yakhni-pulao-comforting-one-pot-meal\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T21:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:53:14","slug":"chicken-yakhni-pulao-comforting-one-pot-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=188757","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Yakhni Pulao &#8211; Comforting One-Pot Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There\u2019s something deeply nostalgic and comforting about a plate of Chicken Yakhni Pulao. For many South Asians, it brings back memories of weekend lunches, family gatherings, and the irresistible aroma wafting through the house as it simmers on the stove.<\/p>\n<p>This fragrant chicken pulao isn\u2019t just food \u2013 it\u2019s tradition, slow-cooked into every grain of rice. If you\u2019re searching for a simple chicken yakhni pulao recipe that doesn\u2019t compromise on flavor, this is the one to bookmark.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-chicken-yakhni-pulao\">What Is Chicken Yakhni Pulao?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yakhni Pulao<\/strong> is a type of rice dish made with a spiced meat broth (called <em>yakhni<\/em>) that infuses the rice with flavor from the inside out. Unlike biryani, which leans heavy on heat and layering, pulao is gentler, balanced, and more about depth than spice. The hero here is the slow-simmered stock, made with whole spices, chicken, and aromatics.<\/p>\n<p>This version uses chicken for quicker cooking, while still giving you that rich, slow-cooked taste that\u2019s signature to a good pulao.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9f0da\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-chicken-pulao\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Chicken Pulao<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses whole spices for an aromatic broth<\/li>\n<li>One-pot meal with minimal prep<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly and great for leftovers<\/li>\n<li>Less spicy than biryani but just as flavorful<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-ingredients\">Key Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken<\/strong> \u2013 Bone-in, skinless chicken adds flavor to the broth while staying juicy in the final dish. The bones enrich the yakhni, giving it depth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basmati Rice<\/strong> \u2013 Long-grain basmati rice is essential. Its fluffy texture and ability to absorb the yakhni make it the ideal match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Spices<\/strong> \u2013 Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns are boiled with the chicken to create a deeply aromatic broth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ghee<\/strong> \u2013 This clarified butter brings richness and a subtle nutty taste, elevating the pulao from ordinary to special.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caramelized Onions<\/strong> \u2013 A game-changer. Half are added to the base, and the rest are sprinkled on top before serving for that perfect sweet-savory finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84035\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Yakhni Pulao\" alt=\"Chicken pulao served on a white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-84035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84035\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Yakhni Pulao\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken pulao served on a white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-84035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-tips\">Serving Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Top the pulao with more caramelized onions and serve with a cucumber raita, fresh salad, or simple mint chutney. It\u2019s hearty enough on its own but pairs beautifully with cooling sides.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-chicken-yakhni-pulao\">Make Chicken Yakhni Pulao <\/h3>\n<p>This easy chicken yakhni pulao recipe hits the sweet spot between comfort food and showstopper. It\u2019s a dish where simple ingredients come together to create something special \u2013 rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making it for a cozy dinner or serving it up for guests, chicken pulao made with yakhni never fails to impress.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84039\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Yakhni Pulao\" alt=\"Showing chicken and rice chicken pulao.\" class=\"wp-image-84039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84039\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Yakhni Pulao\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3.jpg\" alt=\"Showing chicken and rice chicken pulao.\" class=\"wp-image-84039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-84032\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"84032\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cutout-modefied\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Close up image of Chicken Yakhni Pulao.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Close up image of Chicken Yakhni Pulao.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chicken-Pulao-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/chicken-yakhni-pulao\/?tp_image_id=84031\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-cutout-modefied-container\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.munatycooking.com\/printables\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wprm-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #1c5571;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\">Get the Conversion Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-84032-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"84032\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Making the yakhin:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-8799 wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a pot, add the chicken along with all the yakhni ingredients, including the water. Let everything cook together on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, which should take about 20 minutes. Carefully strain the yakhni, setting aside the chicken and the rich stock (yakhnin) while discarding the spices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Making the pulao:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-8799 wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Start by washing the rice and soaking it for 20 to 30 minutes to enhance its flavor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>In a large pan, warm up the ghee. Once it\u2019s melted, toss in the sliced onion and cook until it turns translucent. Remove a little more than half of the onion and set it aside; then let the remaining onion cook until it\u2019s caramelized and deeply golden, then set that aside too.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>To the remaining ghee, add the bay leaves, black and green cardamom, and star anise, frying them for a few seconds to release their lovely aromas. Next, bring back the translucent onion and let it saut\u00e9 for a minute on medium-low heat. Add in the green chili and ginger paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Now, introduce the chopped tomato and let it cook down until nice and soft. Mix in the yogurt thoroughly, then sprinkle in the coriander and Kashmiri mirch; stir everything for a minute on medium-low heat before adding the cooked chicken and mixing it all together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour in three cups of the chicken stock (yakhni), and once it reaches a boil, add the lemon juice and the soaked rice. Finish it off by sprinkling some of the caramelized onions on top. Give it a gentle mix for just three seconds, then cover tightly and let it simmer on the lowest heat for 17 minutes. After the time is up, uncover the pot and fluff the rice with a fork or spatula to keep it light and airy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84032-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to serve the pulao, be sure to sprinkle on some of the caramelized onions for that extra touch, and enjoy it with your favorite salad!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\"> Serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">665<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">226<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">745<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">624<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">181<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">88<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container 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