Volantino

THE HAPPY UNIVERSE OF GRAINS CHALLENGE: Fresh bread is often left over and I don’t know how to store it.. SKILL: Fresh bread contains between 30% and 40% water and must be properly stored to preserve its fragrance: wrap it in a paper bag, closed inside an airtight container. This will slow down the loss of water and staling. However, remember that it is fresh and must be eaten within few days. CHALLENGE: I have to select grains with less gluten so I choose “ancient grains”. ABILITÀ: Ancient grains are varieties of grains grown in the past and rediscovered today and now available on the market. They have some agronomic benefits and can contribute to biodiversity, but do not generally contain less gluten than modern grains. There is no evidence that these products are nutritionally better or that they are healthier than modern varieties. SKILL: Stale bread, if stored well, can have a second life: for example, cooking it in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes can reduce the moisture, in this way we can make croutons to use in soups, salads, or prepare breadcrumbs for batter or as an ingredient in meatballs with vegetables, fish and many other recipes. CHALLENGE: Gluten-free products seem healthier than those containing gluten. SKILL: Gluten-free products are a healthy and mandatory choice only for those who, like people with coeliac disease, suffer from problems related to the consumption of gluten. Everyone can eat gluten- free products, but they are created to respond to a specific medical need. If a product is gluten-free, it does not necessarily mean that it is better from a nutritional point of view: therefore, for those who have not had a specific medical prescription, there is no reason to eat gluten-free food. CHALLENGE: I don’t know how to use leftover stale bread