Marsala wine
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Ingredient Information

Name

Marsala wine

Category

Bebidas

Popularity

157 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Marsala wine is a fortified wine originating from the Marsala region on the island of Sicily, Italy. This wine is characterized by its sweet or dry flavor, with notes of nuts, honey, and spices, making it especially suitable both for pairing with cheeses and desserts and for use in various cooking recipes.

In gastronomy, Marsala wine is an essential ingredient in typical Italian dishes such as chicken Marsala, where it provides a deep and aromatic flavor that enhances meats, sauces, and risottos. Thanks to its fortification, it has a higher alcohol content than common wine, allowing it to maintain its flavor during cooking.

This wine possesses antioxidant properties due to its phenolic compounds, and although its primary use is in cooking and as an aperitif, moderation is recommended when consuming it directly.

In the Hispanic American context, although there are no exact synonyms for the term "Marsala wine," in many recipes it is simply known as "fortified wine in the Marsala style" or reference is made to similar wines such as sweet wine or cooking wine for desserts. However, it is important to note that authentic Marsala wine is recognized for its unique origin and production method in Sicily.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
10mg
sodium
24mg
calcium
2mcg
folate
0.2mg
iron
99mg
potassium
10g
sugars
164
calories
0mcg
lycopene
0.1g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
0g
total fats
17.5g
carbohydrates

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