FAQ
- What is Zefir?
The word Zefir is translated from French as “light breeze”. It was the favorite dessert of the French court and Louis 12.
Nowadays, there are entire factories to produce Zefir, but people continue to appreciate small confectionery shops where there is individual production. The reason is that factories add stabilizers, preservatives, and flavor enhancers. Fresh fruits and berries in recipes at factories were replaced with pectin. Therefore, if you want to try real natural Zefir, then you need to find a small confectionery shop where Zefir is prepared according to classic recipes.
Zefir is prepared by whipping egg whites with sugar (meringue), adding fruit or berry puree and agar (algae-based thickener). This creates an air mass from which different shapes are made.
- Marshmallow is Zefir?
No :) Marshmallow is made with sugar, water and gelatin (an animal thickener).
Zefir contains less sugar than Marshmallow, as well as berry or fruit puree plus egg white and agar (a plant-based thickener). Thus, Zefir is a more healthy and natural product than Marshmallow and less caloric.
- Where is your Zefir made?
We produce our Zefir in a kitchen that has been inspected and received a Food Service License Class F-4 from the Town of Exeter. The Health Officer checked the sanitary standards of the premises and the production process for compliance with all norms and legal requirement.
- How to store Zefir?
Zefir should be stored at room temperature and high humidity without direct sunlight. We recommend storing Zefir for 7 days. Gradually, your Zefir will dry out and may become covered with a sugar crust on the 7-8th day of storage. The Zefir will be safe to eat, but may lose their fluffiness and softness and become dry and crumbly. Chocolate covered Zefir also do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. The chocolate is of high quality and we do the glazing using the correct technology, so the chocolate will not melt at room temperature and leave “chocolate marks” on your hands.
Each box will have a sticker with the exact date of manufacture.
- What are the advantages of large orders?
If you are having a children's birthday or wedding, then Zefir will be a great addition to the sweet table. Beautiful shapes and bright colors will decorate any holiday. For individual large orders, we can make bright colors, new shapes and flavors of Zefir. Write zefirco.com@gmail.com and we will discuss all your wishes.
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