Dulces y Endulzantes

Low calorie vanilla wafer crumbs

Low calorie vanilla wafer crumbs
Popularity 58 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Low calorie vanilla wafer crumbs

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

58 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Low-calorie vanilla wafer crumbs are small, crumbled fragments of thin vanilla-flavored wafers, designed to provide a sweet and crunchy touch to various culinary preparations without adding many calories. These crumbs are commonly used as a topping or complement in desserts, yogurts, fruit salads, and other dishes that require a mild, aromatic flavor along with a light and brittle texture.

The origin of these wafers is deeply tied to European and Latin American traditions, where wafers have been a very popular snack or sweet component for centuries. The infusion of vanilla gives them a delicate and characteristic aroma, primarily derived from the vanilla bean, which is native to Mexico and cultivated in various tropical regions.

Low-calorie vanilla wafer crumbs stand out as an ideal option for those who wish to enjoy sweet flavors without a high caloric load, also providing a unique crunchy texture and helping to enhance the visual presentation of dishes.

In some regions of Hispanic America, crumbled wafers may also be known as oblea crumbs or simply wafer crumbs, always referring to the small, brittle portions of this sweet product.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
150mg
sodium
12mcg
folate
1.5g
fats
80mg
potassium
5g
sugars
150
calories
0mcg
lycopene
2g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
35g
carbohydrates

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