Taralli facts for kids
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| Type | Cracker |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Southern Italy |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, yeast, water, olive oil, fennel seeds, black pepper, salt |
Taralli are a popular Italian snack food. They are shaped like small rings or ovals. You can find them all over the southern part of Italy.
Imagine a mix between a cracker and a breadstick. That's kind of what a tarallo is like! They are crunchy and can be either sweet or savory. Sometimes, sweet taralli are covered in a sugary glaze. Savory ones can have flavors like onion, garlic, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, fennel, pepper, chili, or just salt. People often dip sweet or plain taralli into wine.
What Are Taralli?
Taralli are usually made into rings or ovals. They are about 10 to 12.5 centimeters (4 to 5 inches) around. There are also smaller versions called tarallini. These are about 3.8 to 7.8 centimeters (1.5 to 3 inches) in size. You can buy tarallini in stores.
A writer named Malcolm Gladwell once wrote about taralli. He said that in the past, special treats like biscotti and taralli were only eaten during holidays like Christmas and Easter. But in a town called Roseto, people started eating them all year long!
What's in a Tarallo?
The main ingredients for taralli are simple. They usually include wheat flour, yeast, water, olive oil, and salt. Depending on the flavor, other ingredients are added. For example, savory taralli might have fennel seeds, black pepper, or anise flavor.
See also
In Spanish: Tarallo para niños
