Zefir (food)

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 gelling agent like pectin, carrageenan, agar, or gelatine. Outside of Russia, it is also widely known in 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

Alternative names	Zephyr, zephir
Course	Confectionery
Place of origin	Russia
Main ingredients	fruit purée, egg whites, sugar
Variations	Food coloring
Food energy (per 100 g serving)	329 kcal (1377 kJ)
Nutritional value (per 100 g serving)	Protein 0.7 g Fat 0.1 g Carbohydrate 81.5 g
Glycemic index	65 (medium)
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Zefir is somewhat similar in its consistency to marshmallows, Schokokuss or krembo. It is derived from the traditional Russian pastila but with added egg white foam and a gelling agent.[2] The form typically resembles traditional meringue. However, in contrast to commercial meringue, it is never crisp. It is usually white or rose-colored.

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

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  A chocolate-coated zefir