Sugared Avola Almonds

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Fine "Avola" almonds from Sicily, sugar-coated with their natural skin left on, following an old tradition that keeps the almond's rich, enveloping flavour intact. This choice enhances its aromatic notes and gives the sweet a delicate yet lingering taste.

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Dietary Requirements

Gluten-Free
Lactose-Free

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, heat, and humidity. Carefully reseal the package after opening to preserve its fragrance and quality.

The Special Ingredient

Avola Almonds

Selected for their delicate flavour and characteristic flat, elongated shape, ideal for an even sugar coating.

Full Ingredient List

Sugar, ALMONDS, thickener: gum arabic, (traces of corn starch). flavourings. May contain nuts.

Nutritional Information

Calories 432 Kcal/1822 kj, Fat 9g of which saturated fatty acids 0.9g, Carbohydrates 80g of which sugars 73g, Protein 4g, Sodium 0.01g.

THE ARTISAN PROCESS

The almonds are coated with gum arabic and worked in the traditional copper basins. The slow rotation lets the confectioner add the sugar syrup a little at a time, building the sweet's characteristic coating layer by layer. The result is a thin, crisp shell that melts delicately in the mouth, letting the full, refined taste of the Avola almond come through.

FAQ

What makes Avola almonds special?

Avola almonds grow in the sun-drenched land of south-eastern Sicily, in the province of Syracuse, where the Mediterranean climate and limestone soils enhance their quality. This natural combination helps develop a delicate aromatic taste and a compact, crisp texture. Their flat, elongated shape is also what makes them unique, perfect for high-quality confectionery, together with a balanced sensory profile that has made them a recognised excellence in Italian confectionery tradition.

Why do you keep the skin on the almond?

The natural skin, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, preserves the almond's original flavour and gives the sweet extra crunch, along with a richer, more complex taste.

How can you recognise a true handmade almond confetto?

A true handmade confetto is recognised by its natural, slightly ivory-white colour, achieved solely through layering sugar syrup, without whitening or bluing agents. When broken, the almond is immediately visible, without the starch layer typical of industrial production.

How many confetti are needed for a traditional wedding favour?

Tradition calls for 5 confetti per favour — an odd number symbolising the indivisibility of the union, and representing health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life.

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