Salep

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Salep is a flour made from the tubers of the orchid genus Orchis (including species Orchis mascula and Orchis militaris). These tubers contain a nutritious, starchy polysaccharide called glucomannan. Salep flour is consumed in beverages and desserts, particularly in places that were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire.

History[edit | edit source]

Salep was a popular drink in the lands of the Ottoman Empire. Its consumption spread beyond there to England and Germany before the rise of coffee and tea and it was later replaced by those drinks.

Production and use[edit | edit source]

The name salep is also used for the drink made from salep flour. To make the flour, the tubers are dried, then ground. In Turkey, it is used in beverages and desserts. It is especially consumed in traditional Turkish ice cream called Dondurma.

Health benefits[edit | edit source]

Salep has been long known for its health benefits. It is rich in nutrients and acts as a powerful antioxidant. It is also used in medicines in some countries due to its health benefits.

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