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Presentation

Dessert prepared with pears and red wine.

Ingredients

for 4 people:

4 pears

1/2 liter of red wine

Preparation

Peel the pears

Divide them in half

Remove the core.

Place them on a baking sheet with the wine

Cook them at 180° until the pears are just soft.

Allergens

Pear: possible individual intolerance to the fruit or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Pear: containing carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Red wine: (moderate consumption) rich in resveratrol, it has antioxidant properties, counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, counteracting the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety / Intended use

It can also be intended for individuals with:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)