Almond Pastes

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Almond pastries are exquisite and refined sweets, mainly prepared with finely chopped almonds, sugar and egg whites. Almond pastries have a unique and delicious taste, combining the sweetness of the almonds with the soft and delicate texture of the mixture. These sweets, due to their various shapes and decorations, are very scenic and colourful and make for a cheerful and colourful table setting during special occasions, important moments to share with friends and family. So why don't you do the same? Buy them so that you can set your table festively. Or simply offer them as a nice gift, accompanied by a cup of coffee, to those who come to your home. So don't hesitate and book them now, on our site, so you won't be without them! And satisfy your palate and that of your friends and not only.

Origins:

Almond pastries have ancient origins and date back to the period of Arab domination of Sicily (9th-11th centuries). And it was during this era that the almond and its confectionery derivatives acquired particular importance in local gastronomy. The preparation of almond pastries is an art that has been handed down from generation to generation. Even today, traditional recipes are still followed, requiring skill and passion to achieve the right balance of flavours and textures. Thus, the fame of Sicilian almond pastries derives from their incredible goodness, their traditional craftsmanship and their versatility, making them suitable for many different occasions and loved by all.

Format: envelope with ribbon 250 gr.

Ingredients: Peeled Almonds (50% Min.), Sugar, Cherries (Cherries, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Acidifier: Citric Acid E330, Flavouring, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate E202, Colouring E120), Honey. Fresh Pasteurised Egg Whites. Raising Agent (Sodium Acid Carbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Wheat Starch): Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Flavouring.
Allergens: May contain traces of: milk, wheat flour, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts.

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