Italian biscotti
Italian biscotti, also known as cantucci, are twice-baked almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are characterized by their dry, crunchy texture and are traditionally made with flour, sugar, eggs, and almonds, often flavored with anise or citrus zest.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Biscotti are high in carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from eggs and almonds, and provide some protein. A typical serving of two small biscotti contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 2 cookies (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'biscotti' comes from the Latin 'bis coctus,' meaning 'twice-cooked,' which is the key to their signature dryness and long shelf life, making them historically ideal for travel. They are traditionally dipped in Vin Santo, a sweet Tuscan dessert wine, to soften them before eating.
