Flat cakes

It is no secret that almost every people living on planet Earth has their own original recipe for bread, which people have been eating for centuries. Tortillas are called "Central Asian bread. " It is no coincidence that this name was given to tortillas in the global culinary tradition. It is believed that tortillas belong to the traditional cuisine of countries located in the Central Asian region.

Researchers believe that tortillas were the progenitors of other types of bread, as well as bakery products. As it turned out, people got acquainted with bread by chance, when grits from cereals and water fell on an open fire and baked. Thus, people prepared the first bread or cereal cake. It is worth noting that the tortilla differs from other types of bread in its original appearance.

Composition of tortillas

It's also no coincidence at all. In ancient times, people worshiped many natural phenomena that could not explain and revered the sun. Tortillas were made in the form of a heavenly luminary and used as ritual food. It's not just the look that's different. But also the composition of the cake. Although the basis of the composition of the cakes is formed by dough from various types of flour and their mixtures, spices and spices, as well as various fillings, are usually added to the bakery product.

The calorie content of the cakes depends on the composition of the ingredients and, above all, on the nutritional value of the filling, which is used in the process of making the bakery product. According to the average data, the calorie content of the cakes is 26

2. 5 Kcal. Several main types of tortillas are distinguished, which differ both in the type of dough and in their nationality. There are tortillas made of rye flour, as well as fresh or sauté pastry. In addition, tortillas can be distinguished by the cooking method.

For example, tadyr-nan cake is baked in a special traditional Asian tandyr stove. Among the most popular types of traditional national tortillas of different peoples, the following can be distinguished:



pita bread or thin wheat cake, characteristic of the peoples of the Caucasus, as well as the Middle East;

pita or Mediterranean tortilla;

matzo, fresh cake;

traditional Indian chapati, roti and naan tortillas;

an Italian kind of focaccia tortilla, as well as traditional pizza;

corn Latin American tortilla tortilla tortilla.

The benefits of tortillas

It is noteworthy that not only for the taste, but also the useful properties of tortillas, people have been using for millennia. The benefits of tortillas are due to the chemical composition of the product, which is made from cereal crops. Often, tortillas are made with fillings that are nutritious and also enriched with useful compounds. However, tortillas will only benefit if the product is eaten in limited quantities.

Harm of tortillas

Cakes can also be harmed by their composition, which contains a fairly large amount of carbohydrates, as well as other types of bread, as well as bakery products. Doctors, as well as nutritionists, recommend carefully considering the choice of food for people who are obese, as well as those with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The thing is that there will be no harm from tortillas if you eat fresh or low-calorie types of product daily.