Zefir (food)

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Zefir
Confectionery
Alternative name(s):
Zephyr, zephir
Main ingredient(s):
fruit purée, egg whites, sugar
Variations:
Food coloring
Food energy (per 100 g serving):
49 kcal (205 kJ)
Nutritional Value (per 100 g serving):
Protein 0.8 g
Fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 79.8 g
Glycemic index:
65 (Medium GI)
Recipes at Wikibooks:
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Media at Wikimedia Commons:
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Zefir (Russian: Зефи́р, may also be spelled zephyr or zephir) is a type of soft confectionery made by whipping fruit and berry purée (mostly apple puree) with sugar and egg whites with subsequent addition of a thickening agent like pectin, agar, or gelatine.

Zefir is commonly produced and sold in the countries of the former Soviet Union.[1] The name given after the Greek god of the light west wind Zephyr symbolizes its delicate airy consistency.

Zefir is somewhat similar in its consistency to marshmallows, Schokokuss or krembo. It is derived from the traditional Russian pastila (ru:пастила) but with added egg white foam.[2] The form typically resembles traditional meringue. However in contrast to commercial meringue, it is never crisp. It is usually of white or rose color.

Chocolate-coated zefir

Chocolate-coated versions are also widespread. In contrast to the other chocolate-coated marshmallow-like confectioneries they normally do not include a biscuit layer.

References

  1. ГОСТ-6441-96, Изделия кондитерские пастильные, общие технические условия (Interstate Standard 6441-96, Pastila type confectionery. General specifications)
  2. В. В. Похлёбкин, Кулинарный словарь, Центрполиграф, 2002 (William Pokhlyobkin, Culinary Dicitionary, Centrpoligraf, 2002)

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