Punta di zucchero
Punta di zucchero, which translates to 'sugar tip' in English, is a classic Italian dessert, specifically a type of meringue cookie. It is made primarily from whipped egg whites and sugar, often flavored with vanilla or lemon zest, and baked until crisp on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. These delicate, pointed treats are a popular sweet snack or accompaniment to coffee and are found in pastry shops throughout Italy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates, almost entirely from sugar, and contains a small amount of protein from the egg whites. It provides minimal fat and key nutrients like some calcium and potassium, with a typical serving of two small cookies containing roughly 80-100 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg |
| Folate | 60 µg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, its name poetically describes the pointed, sugar-dusted shape of the meringue. Nutritionally, it is a classic example of a 'empty calorie' food, offering a quick energy burst from simple sugars without significant vitamins, minerals, or fiber.
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