Tag: Kolo

UNESCO recognized the Serbian Kolo dance as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017, highlighting its profound community-integrating power. The term 'Kolo,' however, refers to several distinct concepts, each with its own unique benefits, ranging from nutritional and medicinal to cultural and cognitive.

A 100g serving of a popular Ethiopian kolo snack, made with roasted barley and chickpeas, contains approximately 372 calories, and this number can change with different mixes. This traditional snack is a staple in Ethiopia, but its exact caloric value depends heavily on the specific ingredients, such as peanuts or sunflower seeds, added to the main roasted barley component.

Ethiopian kolo is a traditional roasted grain snack, primarily made from barley, and is a staple in Ethiopian culture. As a whole-grain, plant-based food, it offers potential nutritional benefits, but its high-temperature preparation also raises some health questions.