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Presentation

A dessert prepared with chestnut flour, semi-skimmed milk, raisins, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil and rosemary

Ingredients

 Makes about 10 servings

250 g (8.8 oz / about 2 cups) chestnut flour
300 ml (10 fl oz / 1¼ cups) 2% milk (partially skimmed milk)
50 g (1.8 oz / about ⅓ cup) raisins
50 g (1.8 oz / about ⅓ cup) pine nuts
40 g (1.4 oz / 3 tablespoons / 1.4 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
Fresh rosemary (about 1 tablespoon chopped / 2 g / 0.07 oz), to taste

Method

Soak the raisins in water. Sift the chestnut flour and add water and milk, stirring. When you have obtained a smooth and homogeneous mixture, add the whole pine nuts. Squeeze and dry the raisins and add them to the dough. At this point, cover a low, round cake pan with parchment paper and pour the dough, leveling it with the help of a spatula. Finally, add the rosemary needles, the oil and bake in a preheated oven at 170 ° for about 30 minutes. When cooked, a crust with cracks will have formed on the surface; Remove from the oven and let cool.

Allergens

Chestnuts: possible cross-reaction in case of latex allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pine nuts: not included in the list of allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Raisins: possible presence of sulphites

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

Notes

To reduce potassium and phosphorus, use water instead of milk.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Chestnuts: useful in case of anemia, constipation, stress, hypercholesteremia

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

Pine nuts: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Raisins (Sultanas): source of antioxidants, including resveratrol, with anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties and able to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Partially or totally skimmed milk: favorable for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system – The presence of tryptophan allows you to counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting

With caution in the event of:

• Dysphagia
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea