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PRESENTATION

A first course prepared with onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and salt, served with slices of toasted bread.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4

• 800 g (about 1.75 lb) onions
• 200 g (about 7 oz / 1⅓ cups chopped) ripe tomatoes
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Toasted bread, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

METOD

Slice the onions.
Cook them in boiling water until they are about halfway done.
Drain thoroughly.
Continue cooking in a small amount of water (just enough to cover) with olive oil, tomatoes, and salt.
When fully cooked, pour the soup over the toasted bread cut into pieces.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

ALLERGENS:

Onion: possible reactivity in individuals with nickel allergy due to its ability to concentrate nickel.

Extra virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; intolerance not reported.

Bread: cereals containing gluten, listed in EU Regulation 1169/2011.

Parmesan cheese: contains milk allergens.

Tomatoes: possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to grasses.

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Nutritional benefits of the ingredients:

Onion: rich in selenium, supporting immune function and helping stabilize blood glucose levels; provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides—parameters associated with cardiovascular risk—and supports liver detoxification; also suitable for kidney patients.

Extra virgin olive oil: a source of vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids.

Bread (whole wheat, if used): a source of fiber that supports gut microbiota and improves intestinal transit; provides B vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients.

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and supports immune function; also provides minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; suitable for kidney patients and beneficial for liver function.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

May also be suitable for individuals with:
• Anorexia – weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis – inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in cases of:
• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)