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PRESENTATION

A classic condiment: a béchamel sauce prepared with flour, skim milk, and sunflower margarine.

INGREDIENTS:

25–30 g (about 2–2½ tbsp) flour

½ liter (about 2 cups) water

50–60 g (about ¼ cup) skim milk

Sunflower margarine, to taste

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

METOD

Dissolve the flour in 350 ml (about 1½ cups) of cold water.

Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened.

At the end of cooking, with the heat turned off, add the skim milk mixed with the remaining water.

Season with salt (if allowed by the diet), add pepper, and stir in the sunflower margarine.

Serve with vegetables, fish, or leftover meats (in this case, it is best to finish cooking over low heat).

With the addition of curry, this white sauce can accompany white meats.

Combined with tomato sauce, it can be served with hard-boiled eggs.

ALLERGENS:

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

Milk: listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

Sunflower: possible reaction in individuals allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family (ragweed, chrysanthemum, daisy).

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in cases of spice intolerance.

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

Flour (whole-grain, if used): provides zinc, which supports proper immune system function; also suitable for individuals with kidney disease.

Partially or fully skimmed milk: supports proper cardiovascular function.

Sunflower seeds/margarine: a source of vitamin E, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and support cardiovascular health; also suitable for individuals with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function.

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity, reduces cholesterol levels, and activates metabolism. Recommended for individuals with cardiovascular problems.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals with:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)