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Polenta
Polenta is coursely ground corn or maize kernels - it's slightly sweet and quite bland. Polenta is a staple of the Northernmost region of Italy. Like bread, pasta, potatoes and rice, polenta is a carbohydrate-rich food.
Category: Grain
In Season: all year
To Buy:
There are many different types of polenta, including instant - don't buy instant . A good polenta will take 40 minutes to cook.
To Store:
Store polenta grain in an airtight container in a cool cupboard or in the fridge - It will keep for 6 months.
Tips & Tricks:
Polenta with cheese and vegetables cooked through it makes a great after-school snack for the kids. Nutrition content refers to one cup of cooked polenta.
Cooking Tips:
Polenta can be served wet or dry - wet polenta served with parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil is good with recipes with lots of juice (ie mushrooms, tomato sauce) and grilled with a crust is delicious with roast vegetables, sauces or as an accompaniment to a light lunch.

Nutrition per 1 Cup:

Weight (grams):
254
Carbohydrates, g:
21.9
Protein (g):
2.5
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin B1:
Salicylates:
High
Energy (kJ):
445
Moderate GI 55 - 70:
Fat (g):
0.5
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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