On Turrones
12.8.2022, archive
The origin of turrones or nougat is obscure. Some date it back to ancient Greece, serving as a high energy snack for olympic athletes. Others claim it was first created in Asia or Persia. The non perishable sweet was likely spread from Phoenicia to northern Mediterranean regions: Spain, Italy, the Provence. It served as practical snack to take on the road for soldiers and travellers alike. Today there are many variations used in different cultures:
Spain - Turrones first appeared in Spain with the Moors in the early 7th century
Italy - Torrone
France - Nougat de Montélimar made with Lavender Honey
USA - Three Musketeers
Italy - Torrone
France - Nougat de Montélimar made with Lavender Honey
USA - Three Musketeers
Nougat - or pan nogat in Latin, nut bread
Roasted nuts
Honey
Egg whites
