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Presentation

Dessert made with carrots, flour, potato starch, sugar, sunflower oil, eggs, orange, baking powder, salt and powdered sugar

Ingredients

for a 22 cm mold

Raw carrots – 375 g (13.2 oz / ≈ 3 cups grated)

Flour – 195 g (6.9 oz / ≈ 1½ cups)

or Flour “00” + almond flour – 145 g “00” flour (5.1 oz / ≈ 1 cup) + 50 g almond flour (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Potato starch – 45 g (1.6 oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Granulated sugar – 195 g (6.9 oz / ≈ 1 cup + 3 tablespoons; can replace with brown sugar)

Sunflower oil – 120 ml (4 fl oz / ½ cup)

Eggs – 3 large

Grated orange peel – from 1 orange (≈ 1 tablespoon / 2–3 g)

Baking powder – 1 sachet (≈ 16 g / 0.56 oz / 1 tablespoon)

Salt – 1 pinch (≈ 1 g / 0.03 oz)

Powdered sugar – to finish (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 8–16 g)

Method

Clean the carrots, scratching the outside.

Put them in a mixer cut into small pieces with orange peel and oil.

Blend 5 – 6 minutes until creamy

Add the eggs to the carrot cream and mix with a fork or continue to blend with the mixer for a few seconds!

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, starch, sugar, pinch of salt and sifted baking powder:

Pour the carrot cream into the flour,

Mix with a fork or a hand whisk for a few seconds, until you get a homogeneous mixture

Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured pan

Bake in a hot oven at 175 ° for about 40 minutes

Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes

Remove from the mold or open the pan and let it cool

Sprinkle with icing sugar!

Serve

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

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:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sunflower oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E which 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

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) if soaked or accompanied by creams
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)