Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Dessert of German origin prepared with carrots, cream, sugar, honey and lemon.

Ingredients
Serves 10

• 400 ml (about 1⅔ cups / 13.5 fl oz) carrot juice
• 250 ml (about 1 cup / 8.5 fl oz) heavy cream
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup) sugar
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / 2½ tbsp) honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

Whip the cream almost until stiff with half of the sugar.

Mix the remaining sugar with the honey, carrot juice and lemon juice until it has dissolved.

Gradually incorporate the mixture into the cream.

Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker. Alternatively, transfer it to the freezer in an airtight container and stir it at least once every hour for 5-7 hours, to ensure that the mixture is smooth and firm.

Garnish with orange or tangerine slices and a little basil or mint if you like. Serve

Allergens

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

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

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 suffering from:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea