Fartons facts for kids
Fartons Polo
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| Place of origin | Spain |
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| Region or state | Valencia |
| Main ingredients | Flour, milk, sugar, oil, eggs and a leavening agent |
Fartons are a yummy, sweet pastry from a town called Alboraia in Spain. They are long and thin, covered with a sweet sugar glaze. These tasty treats are made from simple ingredients like flour, milk, sugar, oil, eggs, and a special ingredient that helps them rise.
Fartons are soft and spongy. They are perfect for dipping into orxata, a popular cold drink made from tigernuts. You can also enjoy Fartons with other warm drinks, such as hot chocolate or a milky coffee called caffè latte.
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The Sweet Story of Fartons
Have you ever wondered how Fartons came to be? A fun story says that long ago, a king named James I of Aragon tasted orxata and called it "pure gold." This shows how special the drink was!
In the 1960s, a family called Polo created a new kind of pastry. They wanted something that would go perfectly with orxata. They made a sweet, soft, and spongy pastry that was long and thin. Its shape was clever because it could reach all the way to the bottom of a tall glass of orxata! This is how the famous Fartons Polo began.
Different Kinds of Fartons
Just like there are different kinds of cookies, there are different kinds of Fartons! In the 1990s, new types of Fartons started appearing.
Spongy Fartons
The most common type is the spongy Fartón. These are made with wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, water, eggs, fresh yeast, and a pinch of salt. They are known for their soft, airy texture. Spongy Fartons do not have any artificial colors or ingredients to make them last longer.
Flaky Fartons
Another type is called flaky Fartons. These are made with a different kind of dough. They have a texture that is more like a pastry or a croissant. Some flaky Fartons are made with animal fat, which makes them a bit denser and richer.
Fartons and Your Health
It's good to know what's in the foods we eat! Here's a quick look at the energy and nutrients in Fartons.
Spongy Fartons Nutrition
For every 100 grams of spongy Fartons, you get about:
- Calories: 372.6 kcal (energy for your body)
- Protein: 9 grams (helps build muscles)
- Carbohydrates: 58.8 grams (main source of energy)
- Fat: 11.3 grams (also provides energy)
Flaky Fartons Nutrition
Flaky Fartons have a bit more energy and fat. For every 100 grams, they contain about:
- Calories: 413.3 kcal
- Protein: 7.3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 51.7 grams
- Fat: 19.7 grams
See also
In Spanish: Fartón para niños
