Sanguinaccio dolce
Sanguinaccio dolce is a traditional Italian sweet pudding, historically made from pig's blood, chocolate, sugar, and nuts, originating in regions like Tuscany and Lazio. Modern versions often replace blood with cocoa or other thickeners, creating a rich, dark dessert with a smooth, custard-like texture.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in fat and sugar, providing a dense source of energy with key nutrients like iron and protein from its traditional ingredients, and a single serving can range from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Sanguinaccio dolce is a unique example of using animal byproducts in festive cooking, often linked to Carnival celebrations, while nutritionally, its historical use of blood offered a valuable source of iron in traditional diets.
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