Description

The Parle G biscuit is a kind of small, rectangular flat-baked sweet biscuit, manufactured and marketed by Parle Foods. Filled with the goodness of milk and wheat, Parle G( where G stands for Glucose and Genius) is a source of strength for both body and mind. It is made up of wheat flour, sugar, partially hydrogenated edible vegetable oils, invert syrup, leavening agents, salt, milk solids, emulsifiers and dough conditioners. Nutritious Parle- G Biscuits also contains added flavors and Glucose, Levulose. It is heavy on the flavour, which definitely goes down well with children and adults alike. It's more than just a biscuit. It is a meal substitute for some and a tasty and healthy snack for many others. The sweet taste and health is crafted in such a delicate and delicious balance that you can have Parle G biscuits anytime with anything.

Crushed Parle G

The biscuits are crushed either with hand or by placing them in a cloth and pounding them with a hammer for a few seconds. The latter procedure tends to impart a finer crushed product than the former.

Powdered Parle G biscuits

You may powder the biscuits in a dry grinder or by placing them between a cloth or plastic and pounding them with hammer. They may be powdered fine or coarsely as per the recipe requirements.

How to select

Check the brand and the expiry date before buying.

Culinary Uses

· Parle G biscuits are usually enjoyed as a snack with a cold or hot beverage
· These biscuits may form a base for pudding or a pie.
· Try crumbling these biscuits over Vanilla or Chocolate ice-cream, or over custard.

How to store

The biscuits should be stored in an air tight container. Do not commit the mistake of storing them with other strongly flavoured biscuits like pineapple or orange cream. These flavours will overpower the subtler taste of Parle G biscuits.

Health Benefits

· Biscuits provide a quick source of carbohydrate thus keeping hunger away.
· The biscuits, made with whole wheat or oats are rich source of B complex vitamins and dietary fibre.