Alicante nougat is known as hard nougat for its crunchy texture and unique roasting of almonds and the mixture of honey and egg white. It is a classic.
Maria Simona's Alicante nougat is made according to the traditional recipe.
We only use high-quality Spanish ingredients.
Our nougat has a designation of origin and is protected by the Regulatory Council of Jijona.
Maria Simona's Alicante Nougat making follows the traditional recipe- Net weight: 150g
- Expiration of Alicante Nougat: at least 9 months.
- Storage: Once opened, it should be kept in a dry, cool, dark, and odor-free place either in its original packaging or wrapped in aluminum foil or film and then placed inside an airtight container. It is a very common mistake to store nougat in the refrigerator, which only damages its organoleptic properties as well as its aroma and texture.
- Ingredients: 60% toasted almonds, sugar, glucose syrup, 12% honey, wafer coating (potato starch and sunflower oil), and egg white. May contain traces of peanuts, sesame, and hazelnuts.
This product is gluten-free, making it suitable for celiacs.
Maria Simona's Alicante Nougat has a designation of origin and is protected by the Regulatory Council of Jijona.
The history of Alicante nougat
Although no one can deny the close link between the city of Alicante and this sweet treat, it is not known exactly when and how the "original" nougat originated. Almonds and honey were already a common food in Greece and Rome, to give energy to Olympic athletes. Spanish nougat also has some similarities with Arab baklava. There is a widespread belief that the recipe has its origins in Arab countries, but there is no evidence of this.
In any case, this candy is important for the community:
- First of all, we know that as early as 1582 nougat was already an important part of the Christmas culture in Alicante, as a municipal document from the time mentions that Spanish nougat was given to workers as a salary at Christmas.
- In the work "La Generosa Paliza" by Lope de Rueda, from 1570, the nougat around which the plot revolves is called "Alicante nougat".
- Finally, in 1595, nougat must have been a real passion in the city, as King Philip II was forced to write a letter asking for the city's expenses on nougat and fig bread to be limited.
Although the city eventually stopped producing Spanish nougat due to a commercial dispute, its name remains a reference, associated with the hard variant of this sweet treat.
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