Pandoro And panettone they are the most emblematic desserts of the culinary tradition linked to Christmas: excellent to share with diners at the end of the Christmas lunch, they are also perfect as gifts for family and friends.
The offer on the market relating to these products is truly vast and varied. Whether you are a pandoro lover or more fond of panettone, how to be sure you are buying a genuine dessertof good quality and of a price proportional to the product?
Here are some things to pay attention to when choosing pandoro and panettone, to avoid being seduced by less than advantageous offers or purchasing products of less than excellent quality.
How to choose pandoro and panettone
Maybe you don’t know it, but both the production of pandoro and panettone (industrial or artisanal) are bound by specific lawsand these confectionery products can only be called this way if they comply with a series of requirements and if they contain some ingredients and not others.
The rules of pandoro
To be called such, pandoro and cocoa butter. Furthermore, the dough must contain a certain quantity of egg yolk and the yeast must be natural, i.e. obtained from previous processing.
Therefore, pay attention to the information on the label and the list of ingredients, as the market is full of sweets similar to pandoro but which use different ingredients from those mentioned above and which can deceive the less attentive consumer.
The rules of panettone
The quality of panettone is also protected by an interministerial decree in force since 2005, which provides the use of butter (at least 16% of dry matter) and not other fats and egg yolk (at least 4% of dry matter).
Furthermore, also in this case the yeast must be natural, obtained from the previous processing. With regard to the presence of raisins and candied fruitthe latter can be made of orange or cedar, in quantities of no less than 20%.
The addition of other specified ingredients – such as honey and cocoa butter, as well as emulsifiers and preservatives – is permitted by law.
Tips for informed purchasing
In addition to the list of ingredients and their quality, there are other factors that must be taken into consideration when purchasing a pandoro or panettone at the supermarket: here is some advice to avoid making mistakes.
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