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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert of Portuguese origin prepared with blueberries, flour, egg, semi-skimmed milk, extra virgin olive oil, sugar

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 100 g blueberries (about 3.5 oz / ¾–1 cup)
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 45 g / 1.6 oz / ⅓ cup)
• 1 egg
• 125 ml reduced-fat milk (1.5% fat) (about ½ cup / 4 fl oz)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (about 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (about 25 g / 0.9 oz)

Method

Mix the eggs with flour, sugar and milk until you get a thick mixture without lumps.

Then add the well-washed blueberries.

Take a non-stick pan, heat it and grease it lightly.

Pour in a spoonful of batter, forming pancakes of the desired size.

When bubbles start to appear on the surface, it means it’s time to quickly flip the pancakes.

Cook them on the other side until they are golden brown.

Repeat the process until the batter is used up.

Allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Blueberries: allergy is very rare

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Semi-skimmed milk: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system – The presence of tryptophan allows you to counteract depression

Blueberry: rich in antioxidants that counteract free radicals, promoting the functionality of the immune system and that of the cardiovascular system, controlling bad cholesterol and regulating blood pressure. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not to be administered in case of:

• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)