Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

Dessert prepared with Italian meringue made with sugar and egg white, a mousse made with sugar, lemon peel and juice, cream and gelatin

Ingredients
Makes 1 batch

Italian Meringue

• 21 g water (about 1½ tablespoons / 0.7 fl oz)
• 71 g granulated sugar (about 2.5 oz / ⅓ cup)
• 45 g egg whites (about 1½ large egg whites / 1.6 oz)
• 20 g granulated sugar (about 0.7 oz / 1½ tablespoons)

Mousse

• 21 g granulated sugar (about 0.7 oz / 1½ tablespoons)
• 6 g grated lemon zest (about 2 teaspoons)
• 102 g lemon juice (about 102 ml / 3.4 fl oz / ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon)
• 310 g heavy cream (about 310 ml / 10.5 fl oz / 1⅓ cups)
• 7.5 g sheet gelatin (about 0.26 oz / roughly 4 sheets, depending on type)

Method

For the Italian meringue, add the 21 g of water to the 71 g of granulated sugar

Stir and bring to 120°C.

Add the egg white and 20 g of granulated sugar in a planetary mixer and start whipping

When the syrup has reached the temperature, pour slowly over the egg whites and continue to whip until you get a shiny and white meringue.

For the mousse, soak the gelatin leaves in warm water for a few minutes

Squeeze and melt it in a little liquid cream just heated

Whip the remaining cream separately.

Mix sugar and lemon peel.

Add the juice.

Dilute it in the Italian meringue

Add the whipped cream.

Finally, gently mix the cream with the gelatine and place the mousse in the molds.

Allergens

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

Isinglass or gelatine is now derived from bovine and porcine collagen and is therefore not an allergen.

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

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

Gelatin: Collagen promotes healthy bones, joints, skin and mucous membranes, and immune system function.

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

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 with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)

Not to be administered in case of

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea