What country does turron come from?
Italy
Turrón/Origins
Turrón is commonly consumed in most of Spain, some countries of Latin America, and in Roussillon (France). The similar Torrone is typical of Cremona and Benevento in Italy. There are similar confections made in the Philippines. Variations are found in several regions of the northern Mediterranean.
What is turron de almendras?
Turrones de Almendra | Almond Nougat Turron | Imported from Jijona Spain (Turron Al Caramelo)
What are the two types of turron?
There are two traditional, basic types of turrón: soft Jijona or turrón blando, which is so smooth it has the consistency of peanut butter, and hard Alicante or turrón duro, which is like a thick almond nougat candy, similar to the texture of peanut brittle.
Where is turrón made in Spain?
Jijona
Turrón is still proudly produced with the same natural ingredients in the town of Jijona, and has become a become a traditional favorite – especially around Christmas.
What is the difference between nougat and turrón?
Nougat, or turron nougat, is a French sweet very similar to turrón, made from almonds, honey and egg whites. The main difference between nougat and turron is that nougat is of French origin, usually has honey instead of sugar, and does not have the seal of approval of the regulatory council of turron.
Does turrón expire?
Do – Storing turrón in an airtight container in a cool and dry place is the recommended storing technique. Make sure to keep it away from any direct sunlight or areas high in humidity. It will remain fresh for up to two weeks for your snacking needs.
Is turron like halva?
What is this? Turrón, nougat and Halva are remarkably similar types of confection. Turrón is one of the three types of nougat, also known as “white nougat.” It is made of honey, sugar, egg white, and roasted almonds.
What does turron taste like?
With a rich, sweet and nutty flavor, turrón may be hard and brittle, or soft and toffee-like. Color wise it can range from white to the deepest caramel. In its simplest, most traditional form, there are just three ingredients – almonds, honey and egg white.