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Traditional Italian fruitcake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zelten
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Zelten is a sort of Früchtebrot (fruitcake) originating in the South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) region of the Alps, prepared usually only during Christmas time.[1] It is made with rye flour, wheat flour, dried and candied fruits, orange zest, and various spices.

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The name probably derives from the German word selten, which translates to 'seldom', since it is usually prepared only once a year.[2]

The related Italian regional kind of fruitcakes are Panforte, Panone, Panettone.

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