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Filo Pastry

Filo (or phyllo) (Greek: φύλλο "leaf") is a kind of very thin unleavened dough used for making pastries such as baklava and börek in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. Filo-based pastries are made by layering many sheets of filo brushed with melted butter; the pastry is then baked.

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Filo pastry Properties:

Food Property	Type	Description
Flavor Profile	Sweet	Filo pastry is not typically sweet on its own, but can be used in sweet dishes such as baklava.
	Salty	Filo pastry is not inherently salty, but salt can be added to the dough for savory dishes.
Texture	Dryness	Filo pastry is typically dry and flaky, especially when baked to a crispy texture.
Nutritional Value	Macronutrients	Filo pastry is primarily made of carbohydrates from flour and sometimes fat from butter or oil used in the dough.
	Micronutrients	Filo pastry may not have significant amounts of micronutrients, depending on the ingredients used.
Color	Maillard Reaction	Filo pastry can develop a golden brown color through the Maillard reaction when baked.
Aroma	Volatile Compounds	Filo pastry may have a buttery aroma when baked due to the fat content in the dough.