Sammarinese cuisine

Bustrengo (rustic fruit and grain cake)

A winter cake of cornmeal, bread, apples, dried fruit and honey.

Well-cooked hot dish

Bustrengo (rustic fruit and grain cake) — Sammarinese cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Everything is mixed, poured into a tin and baked for about an hour.

Eggs should be fully cooked, with firm whites and yolks.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.
Raw, unprocessed honey is on some teams’ neutropenia lists; use it baked into desserts or choose pasteurised honey.
Wash fruit well and peel it where possible. Do not use bruised or mouldy fruit.

The honey is baked in; use pasteurised milk. Dried fruit is eaten baked. The centre must be fully baked.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Keep desserts containing milk or eggs in the fridge and eat within 1–2 days.

Eaten cold; warm desserts should be reheated thoroughly, once.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Constipation. Fibre (pulses, vegetables, grains) may help with constipation — together with enough fluids.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Diabetes, Obesity. A sweet dish. With diabetes or weight concerns, discuss portion size with your team.
Stomach and gut. High in fibre. With bowel inflammation, diarrhoea or after bowel surgery, discuss suitability with your team.
Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.