Tag: Czech food

The Czech Republic is the world's largest producer and consumer of edible poppy seeds, with an average person consuming up to 400 grams annually. Many other countries, particularly throughout Central and Eastern Europe and South Asia, also feature poppy seeds prominently in their unique culinary traditions.

According to nutritional data from commercial bakeries, a basic fruit or sweet cheese kolache often contains just 3 to 5 grams of protein, a figure that can increase significantly depending on the filling. The primary differentiator for how much protein is in one kolache is not the yeast dough itself, but the savory or sweet ingredients added inside.

The calorie count of potato dumplings varies considerably, from about 80 to over 400 per serving. The caloric value depends on the recipe, cooking method, and portion size.