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Alfajor de Medina Sidonia, an energetic sweet

It has an elongated shape but it is not rectangular like the usual energy bars in the supermarket. Made with tradition and crafts in a specific municipality of Cadiz, alfajor from Medina Sidonia It's another one of those signature Christmas products. Not only because it has a Protected Geographical Indication, but because it is a very nutritious sweet thanks to the ingredients in your recipe. In the following lines we thoroughly review how is this particular delicacy from Cadiz so that you can enjoy it in this Christmas.

Natural and strong delicacy

Review the history of alfajor from Medina Sidonia is talking about one of the oldest sweets that exist in Europe. The first references that are had of its elaboration date from XV century when its great qualities were already described as a delight to sweeten the palate. Among other places where the confectionery already stood out, the one in the Cadiz town was even more relevant for its quality. Little by little, the fame of the alfajores it crossed borders until it was enjoyed by all European civilizations.

alfajor from Medina Sidonia
Alfajor de Medina Sidonia / Photo: aromasdemedina

This product was totally natural and that essence is maintained in the current workshops that make it with raw materials of enormous quality. Also very nutritious, for that reason it was consumed in the Middle Ages as a very practical food supplement thanks to its format. The Arabs used to carry it and eat it to gain enough energy with which to later cross the desert. A energy source very interesting that even reached Latin America.

Although it is a typical Spanish sweet, currently in many other countries around the globe it is produced and consumed, without being obviously the same as the alfajor from Medina Sidonia. The latter is unmatched as we will see below but it was because of the original that became popular in other corners. It was one ideal nutritional reserve to face very long journeys between continents.

 

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What is the alfajor de Medina Sidonia like?

The recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation since the Arabs was formerly called "alajú", which comes from an Arabic word whose meaning is "filling". It is precisely this aspect that characterizes it because from the mixture of several of its traditional ingredients, the alfajor from Medina Sidonia.

Carries miel pure bee which is heated before adding it to a dough made with almond, hazelnut, flour and breadcrumbs. All this in an artisan way, also incorporates spices that give a differential touch to the delicacy. Coriander, cloves, sesame, Matalahúva and ground cinnamon.

Once each piece is achieved with its shape cylindrical and elongated, it is passed through a syrup and covered with sugar before the last step: the bundling with paper of each unit. The texture it offers is crunchy but ductile, thus being a Christmas snack with a flavor reminiscent of the nuts it contains, as well as honey. You can find them in different sizes, with bars from 40 grams to kilograms.

It should be remembered that it is recognized as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) with the link of its production and traditional packaging in the people of Cadiz. This is how its quality has been protected since 2004 as a unique sweet that is not lacking on Andalusian tables. In other parts of Spain you can find versions but very different. 

Aromas de Medina Alfajores

One of the best-known sweet families both in the municipality and in the province of Cádiz is Aromas of Medina. They have several stores among said town, The Line, Algeciras and the capital of Cadiz, in addition to enabling online orders through its website. You can enjoy their alfajores in a variety of formats for sale. They are specialists in this typical Christmas product that can be eaten throughout the year as well.

In summary, the alfajor from Medina Sidonia It is a differential and unique sweet with PGI that even serves as a complement to which the cyclists. And it is that the energy contribution that he has has allowed him to earn his fame even in sports. We encourage you to try it but always with responsibility.

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