Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Dessert of Portuguese origin prepared with egg whites, sugar, margarine, cream and strawberries

Ingredients

Serves 4

6 egg whites (about 180 g / 6.3 oz / ¾ cup)
4 tablespoons sugar (about 50 g / 1.8 oz / ¼ cup)
Margarine, for greasing the pan (about 1 tablespoon / 14 g / 0.5 oz)

For the whipped cream:
• 1 package whipping cream (about 240 ml / 8 fl oz / 1 cup)
• 200 g strawberries (7 oz / about 15 small strawberries / 1½ cups sliced)**

Method

Beat the egg whites until they are frothy, adding the sugar and continuing to mix.

Transfer to a mold greased with margarine

Cook it in a bain-marie for 20 minutes.

Gently remove from the mold and let cool.

For the strawberry cream, add all the strawberries and the pann

Blend.

Pour the cream over the pudding

Put it in the refrigerator.

Allergens

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

Strawberries: individual intolerance; possible cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Margarine: possible allergy or intolerance problems based on the seeds of origin

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:

Egg white: free of fat and cholesterol, it is useful in case of high cholesterol and gallstones and suitable for high-protein diets.

Strawberries: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act as a protection of the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, 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

Margarines: especially the versions enriched with omega-3 and plant sterols help reduce total blood cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.

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