Description of the "Мюсли" Application

Muesli is a popular breakfast food that originated in Switzerland in 1900. It was created by Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients at a hospital where fruits and vegetables were essential components of a healthy diet. The term "muesli" comes from the German word "Mus," which means "puree."

About Muesli

Muesli is made from raw or baked grains, dried fruits, nuts, bran, wheat sprouts, honey, and spices. It can be classified into two types: raw muesli and baked muesli. Raw muesli includes mechanically processed oat flakes, seeds, nuts, and dried fruits without any thermal processing. Baked muesli, also known as granola or crunch, is prepared by mixing grains with natural juices, honey, and sometimes a small amount of vegetable oil, then baking them at low temperatures to achieve a more pronounced and rich flavor. Baked muesli is sweeter than the raw version.

Nutritional Benefits

Muesli is a staple in healthy diets and low-fat diets. Natural muesli does not contain preservatives. Oat flakes, a key ingredient in muesli, are rich in fiber, providing complex carbohydrates that are particularly beneficial in the first half of the day. Consuming muesli helps improve digestion, acts as an absorbent to remove harmful substances from the body, and reduces the risk of breast cancer by up to 50% and the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 34%.

Usage and Preparation

The application offers a detailed guide on how to prepare various dishes using muesli. Each recipe includes the name of the dish (often with its national origin), estimated preparation time with images, a list of required ingredients with quantities and proportions, equipment and conditions needed for preparation, servings, calorie content (and sometimes protein, fat, and carbohydrate content), step-by-step instructions, and serving methods.

Diverse Recipes

The collection features recipes from different categories such as meat dishes, fish dishes, tofu and dough-based dishes (baking), poultry and chicken recipes, dairy product recipes, and a wide variety of national cuisines including Russian (blini), Chinese (rice and noodles), Thai, Ukrainian (borscht), Caucasian cuisine (shashlik), Italian (pasta, pizza, risotto), Japanese (sushi), and French.

Special Diets and Menus

The app caters to diverse dietary needs, offering recipes for children's menus, fasting menus, vegetarian dishes, and gluten-free diets. Each recipe is designed to provide comprehensive information, ensuring users can prepare delicious and nutritious meals effortlessly.

Culinary Heritage

Cooking recipes are guides to preparing culinary items, detailing necessary food products, their proportions, and instructions for mixing and processing. They describe mechanical and thermal treatments of ingredients, as well as methods for serving finished dishes. Recipes with photos are passed down through generations and published in cookbooks and specialized websites. Some recipes are kept secret and passed only to chosen successors.