What is Danish? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Danish?

The danish is a multilayered yeast risen pastry, with a sweet flavor. It is round with a golden-brown outer layer which has a gentle crunch to its texture and a slight indent in the center. This indent may be filled with jam or sweet cream cheese. The danish originated in Vienna and was brought to Denmark in the 1850's where it evolved into the pastry it is today.

What does Danish Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

wheat flour

Wheat flour is a product made by finely milling wheat grains until they form a powder-like substance. Wheat flour is denser than powder and comes as whole wheat flour; a semi-dense flour with a beige color and full flavor. All- purpose flour is refined, white, lighter in texture and more bland in flavor. There are other varieties of wheat flour with these two being the most common. The flavor is mild and nutty. Wheat flour is used in the making of a huge number of foods across all cuisines. It is used as a binder as well as the basis for breads, baked goods and coating for breaded meats and vegetables. It is used in sauces and even some candies.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

margarine

Margarine is a non dairy imitation butter spread. It is made from vegetable oils and has the same consistency of butter. Margarine is a combination of vegetable oil, water and may contain a small amount of milk. The fat content of margarine varies, but often it must have a minimum of 80% fat to be considered a margarine spread. The spread is cream colored and has a buttery taste. Margarine is used in exactly the same way butter would be used.

egg

Eggs are an incredibly versatile protein and binder. Most eggs used in cooking come from hens and are usually unfertilized. Eggs are oval shaped and roughly 53 mm in length and 40 mm in width. Eggs have a hard, but thin and delicate shell that is brown or white and occasionally green. Inside is the clear and glossy white, with a slimy texture and in the center is the yellow opaque, round shaped yolk. Once cooked, the whites become opaque. Eggs can be scrambled, fried, boiled, and more. They are used in desserts and baked goods as a binder. Egg is also used as a wash to glaze items or dip meat into before breading it. The flavor is mild and sulfurous. It has many uses.

yeast

Yeast is a single celled organism used in food and beverage production. It both naturally occurs and is added in to certain foods such as breads, beer and wine. Specific kinds of yeast are used to add depth of flavor to savory foods. Yeast is usually sold as tiny beige granules. It leavens bread, ferments beer and imparts a satisfying umami flavor.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Danish Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Danish99g

Danish

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	399kcal	20%
Fats	22g	28%
Sat. fats	6g	27%
Mono. Fats	13g	30%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	45g	15%
Sugars	16g	32%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	7g	9%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	367mg	16%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Svenhard's Cinnamon, Berry, Cheese Variety Danish 30 ct. A1

^$34⁹⁸

Cloverhill Danish Fruit Pastry Variety Pack | Strawberry, Cherry, Blueberry and Apple Bear Claws, Pack of 12

^$22⁴⁷

Cloverhill Cherry and Cheese Danish - 12 ct.

^$23⁴⁰

Bon Appetit Expect More Gourmet Danish, Variety Pack, 3 oz, 24-count

^$40⁹⁷

Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies, 24 Oz. (Pack of 1)

^$9⁷²

Hostess Danish Variety Pack with Icing 24 Count

^$27⁸⁰

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Danish?

1 Danish of Danish contains 7 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Danish?

1 Danish of Danish contains 45 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Danish?

1 Danish of Danish contains 22 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Danish?

1 Danish of Danish contains 10 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Danish of Danish?

There are 399 calories in 1 Danish of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Danish?

There are 114 calories in 1 oz of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Danish?

There are 1828 calories in 1 pound of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 Large of Danish?

There are 572 calories in 1 Large of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 Small of Danish?

There are 141 calories in 1 Small of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 Pastry of Danish?

There are 262 calories in 1 Pastry of Danish.

How many calories are in 1 Piece of Danish?

There are 214 calories in 1 Piece of Danish.