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Presentation

Dessert prepared with flour, isomalt, low-fat milk, orange, margarine, cocoa, sweetener, yeast, eggs.

Ingredients

For a cake of about 800 g, divisible into 12 portions of 65 g each:

“00” flour:  300 g (10.6 oz / ≈ 2½ cups)

Isomalt:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Low-fat milk:  200 g / 200 ml (6.8 fl oz / ≈ ¾ cup + 1 tbsp)

Orange juice:  100 g / 100 ml (3.4 fl oz / ≈ ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)

Margarine:  70 g (2.5 oz / ≈ 5 tablespoons)

Unsweetened cocoa:  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Sweetener:  30 g (1 oz / amount depends on type)

Egg:  1 large (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz)

Grated orange peel (zest):  from 1 orange (≈ 1 tablespoon / 6 g)

Method

Allow the margarine to soak at room temperature.

Beat the margarine with the isomalt, sweetener and egg.

Add the orange zest and milk

Combine the sifted flour with baking powder and cocoa.

Add the orange juice.

Mix to obtain a homogeneous and well-distributed dough

Pour into a cake pan of 24 cm in diameter, a little greased and floured.

Bake at 180° C, for about 40 minutes.

Allow to cool

Serve.

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Cocoa: possible reactivity in case of allergy to spices

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

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

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

Egg: 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:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; 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

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.

Low-fat milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression.

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

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea