Nougat: A Nutty Scrumptious Delight
A nutty sweetmeat is never a bad idea if you’re looking for something nutritious as well as lip-smacking. Nougat is a fluffy confections. Eaten worldwide, great with a cup of coffee, a midday snack and is often served as a dessert.
The origin of white nougat known as natif dates back to the 10th century when its first recipe came out from an Arab book from Baghdad. In fact, this old confection has its roots throughout Spain, France, Italy, and the middle east. Want to know more about nougat? Just head over to the blog!
Where does it come from?
Nougats from each region has its own distinct flavour and texture. Commonly made of egg white, honey, or sugar. And mixed with chopped roasted hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, and almonds resulting in a chewy consistency.
- In Italy, it’s called Torrone, after the Town that now lays claims to having invented it.
- French nougat is majorly prepared without the use of eggs and with a rich proportion of nuts.
- Spanish nougat is made using raw honey and roasted almonds.
- Viennese nougat is a bit different from others, made from grounded cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and nuts that result in a soft chocolaty blend.
- American nougat is called “divinity” and is made primarily from corn syrup.
- African nougat is made of fruits instead of dry fruits and nuts.
Nutritional Facts of Plain Nougat
| Amount per serving | 1 piece |
| Calories | 56 |
| Fat | 0.23g |
| Carbs | 12.93g |
| Protein | 0.47g |
Facts to Know About Nougat!
- The word nougat is a French word from an old Provencal word nogat that means ‘nut cake’.
- Celebrated on the 26th of March, national nougat day is a fun food holiday
- If you are planning to make this nutty confection at home, fill your nut jar with bulk kilo bags from WALNUT TREE. The fresh nuts will double the fun of your home-made nougat.
If you are looking for the best place in UK to get this confection, do check WALNUT TREE products to have some pocket-friendly yet fresh nougats for your pleasure. You’ll surely buy them again and again Enjoy!
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