Source: diabete.net

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with polydextrose, hazelnuts, potato starch, flour 0, sweetener powder, cocoa, egg whites

Ingredients

200 g (7.1 oz) polydextrose
200 g (7.1 oz) toasted hazelnuts
75 g (2.6 oz) potato starch
75 g (2.6 oz) all-purpose flour
30 g (1.1 oz) powdered sweetener
25 g (0.9 oz) cocoa powder
10 egg whites

Method

Whip the egg whites

Gradually add the sugar and starch.

Then gently incorporate the toasted and finely chopped hazelnuts, polydextrose, flour, cocoa and sweetener into the mass, gently so that it does not have to disassemble.

Once you have obtained a dense and sufficiently soft mass, place it in a pastry bag with a star horn.

Form many small stars on a plate lined with non-stick paper

Place in the oven at 180 ° C and bake for 20 minutes.

Alternatively, it can be left to dry for about 2 hours at 110 °C.

Allergens

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

Cocoa: possible reactivity in case of allergy to spices

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

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

Hazelnuts: 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:

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

Cocoa: powerful antioxidant rich in purine alkaloids (theobromine, caffeine, adenine), tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols, proteins, starches and sugars and B vitamins favorable to basal metabolism and cardio-vascular well-being because it lowers blood pressure and promotes blood flow at the level of the coronary arteries. It contains phenylethylamine capable of decreasing the production of cortisol (stress hormone).

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

Potato starch: 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

Hazelnuts: they are a source of Vitamin E which 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

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

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