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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with spaghetti, clams, mussels, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

Ingredients
Serves 6

• 400 g spaghetti (about 14 oz / 0.9 lb)
• 500 g clams (about 1.1 lb)
• 300 g mussels (about 10.5 oz / 0.66 lb)
• 1 garlic clove
• 60 g extra-virgin olive oil (about 4 tablespoons / 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

Fry the garlic with the oil

When the garlic is golden, pour the clams and cover until they open.

Open the mussels separately and add their water to the clams

Add the parsley and pepper

Season the spaghetti cooked al dente.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Mussels: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pasta (spaghetti): contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Clams: fishery products 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:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Mussels: suppliers of proteins and minerals including potassium and calcium, able to promote the functionality of the cardiovascular system. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that 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

Pasta (spaghetti): if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Clams: suppliers of proteins and minerals including potassium and calcium, able to promote the functionality of the cardiovascular system. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea