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Zefir (, may also be spelled ''zephyr'' or ''zephir'') is a type of soft confectionery made by whipping fruit and berry purée (mostly apple puree) with sugar and egg whites with subsequent addition of a gelling agent like pectin, carrageenan, agar, or gelatine. It is commonly produced and sold in the countries of the former Soviet Union.〔(ГОСТ-6441-96, Изделия кондитерские пастильные, общие технические условия ) (Interstate Standard 6441-96, ''Pastila type confectionery. General specifications'')〕 The name given after the Greek god of the light west wind Zephyr symbolizes its delicate airy consistency. Zefir is somewhat similar in its consistency to marshmallows, Schokokuss or krembo. It is derived from the traditional Russian pastila but with added egg white foam and a gelling agent.〔В. В. Похлёбкин, (Кулинарный словарь ), Центрполиграф, 2002 (William Pokhlyobkin, ''Culinary Dicitionary'', Centrpoligraf, 2002)〕 The form typically resembles traditional meringue. However, in contrast to commercial meringue, it is never crisp. It is usually of white or rose color. Chocolate-coated versions are also widespread. In contrast to the other chocolate-coated marshmallow-like confectioneries they normally do not include a biscuit layer. File:Zefir in chocolate coat2.JPG|A chocolate-coated zefir ==See also== * List of chocolate-covered foods * List of Russian desserts 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zefir (food)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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