Fruit bread
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Ingredient Information

Name

Fruit bread

Category

Frutas

Popularity

4 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Fruit bread is a type of sweet bread made with a mixture of dried and candied fruits, which give it a characteristic flavor and a moist, dense texture. Traditionally, this bread is prepared with ingredients such as raisins, figs, plums, nuts, and aromatic spices, making it an ideal food for special occasions and holidays.

Its origin dates back to European traditions, especially in countries like England, where fruitcake is a typical dessert during the Christmas season. In Latin America, fruit bread has been adapted with local ingredients and is consumed at family celebrations and religious festivals.

Among its properties, its energy contribution stands out thanks to the high content of natural sugars from the fruits and carbohydrates from the bread. In addition, dried fruits provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium and iron. However, due to its caloric content, moderate consumption is recommended.

In different regions of Latin America, fruit bread may also be known as sweet bread with fruits, Christmas bread, pan de pascua (especially in Chile and Argentina), or simply fruitcake. These terms vary according to local tradition, but they all refer to this delicious bread enriched with fruits and nuts.

Nutritional Properties

4.5g
fiber
300mg
sodium
35mcg
folate
3.5g
fats
120mg
potassium
20g
sugars
265
calories
55g
carbohydrates
0mcg
lycopene
5g
proteins
0.5mg
vitamin c

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