Maria Simona's soft Jijona nougat is made according to the traditional recipe:

This pack contains a total of 6 bars of Maria Simona's Jijona Mou Nougat, for the price of only 5. Net weight: 900 g

Expiration date

Minimum 9 months. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator, as it begins to lose its organoleptic qualities; after putting it in the refrigerator, the Jijona nougat will be slightly drier.

Jijona Nougat packaging ingredients

64% toasted almonds, 12% honey, sugar, glucose syrup, egg white, and emulsifier: (E-471). May contain traces of peanuts, sesame, and hazelnuts. This product is gluten-free, making it suitable for celiacs. Maria Simona's soft Jijona nougat has a designation of origin and is protected by the Jijona Regulatory Council.

The origin of Jijona nougat

Although no one can deny the close connection between the city of Alicante and this delicacy, originally it was the city of Alicante itself that produced most of the Spanish nougat. The reason why this small city has become a global reference in nougat production is nothing less than a legal dispute. In 17th century Spain, trade was dominated by guilds, powerful organizations with exclusive rights to grant titles and manufacture certain products. A shoemaker could only make shoes under the supervision of the shoemakers' guild, and a baker did not exist without the license of the bakers' guild. This strange ecosystem housed the masters of nougat. The nougat makers were not guild specialists, but farmers who made extra money selling this delicacy. This was not to the liking of the Valencian pastry guild, who believed that honey and sugar products were within their domain. So they took the Alicante nougat makers to court. The trial began in 1665 and the dispute lasted for 6 years. In 1671, a court ruling allowed the Valencian guild to take control of the Alicante nougats, leading to the rapid disappearance of the city's industry. The inhabitants of the small municipality of Sexona, now Jijona, took over the capital. Far from the eyes and influence of the guild, local artisans managed to circumvent the sugar and honey prohibition, establishing themselves as the cradle of authentic Spanish nougat.

To learn more

Find all our preparation tips on Maria Simona's website. Feel free to visit our blog to discover our delicious recipes. And to start, why not try the delicious Relais Gourmet Foies Gras?