Quaranta Soft Nougat Torrone with Hazelnuts, 3.5 oz (100 g)

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Quaranta’s soft nougat is a traditional Italian torrone made from sugar, honey, and egg whites. This gluten-free confection is elevated with the finest hazelnuts for a crunchier texture. Torrone is a type of Italian confection, resembling nougat. According to medieval recipes, it’s made from honey, sugar, and egg white. There are a lot of theories about the origin of this delight - some say it’s a European take on traditional Arabic turun, a similar sweet. However, according to the most famous story, it was invented for a wedding in 1441. It's believed to be shaped after the Torrazzo tower, hence the name. You can explore all the tempting flavors of Italian soft torrone in our carefully curated collection - from cocoa to exotic fruits; with us, you can find everything to delight your taste buds! The history of Quaranta began in 1924 in Caravaggio, when Antonio Quaranta and his wife Alzira dedicated their lives to creating the most luscious nougat and other sweets typical of the Cremonese and Bergamasca confectionery tradition, including cotton candy, traditional torrone, crunchy nougat with carob honey. Once you peruse Quaranta’s assortment and give almost a century-old tradition a taste, scroll through our Italian grocery store online to explore more of Italy!  Quaranta’s soft torrone with hazelnuts is the ultimate crunchy delight, a perfect quick pick-me-up for your long days. This Italian confection will be an ideal accompaniment to your morning dark blend cuppa, Cappuccino, or even hot chocolate! Ingredient: Sugar, Hazelnuts, Glucose Syrup, Honey, Corn Starch, Egg White, Wafer (Potato Starch, Water), Natural Flavors. Gluten-Free. It contains Egg, Hazelnuts. May Contains Other Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Milk, Soy. Product Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g) Product of Italy

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