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The best nougat from Mercadona

Since the end of October, more or less, they began to see each other the best nougat in Mercadona in the different establishments of the Valencian chain. Now in December is the right time to go to buy some christmas star candy and of which, every time, there is a greater variety. The main manufacturing brands of the nougat en Spain -What Antiu Xixona- innovate with new ingredients that provide groundbreaking flavors. Because there are delights beyond chocolate and almond so traditional. But precisely because of these wide alternatives that are open to us, between known options or news of the year, finding the best tablets is not easy. So, what are those most interesting to treat ourselves good gourmet food on Christmas dates? Discover it here!

Before we dive into our recommendation of the best nougat in Mercadona, we want to make a small introduction of one of the main brands of the Christmas star product. From the town of Jijona (Alicante), the famous signature Antiu Xixona is behind the most of the nougat that later the supermarket sells. He does so under his popular Farmer, thus offering a cheaper food, but just as rich as the original. The one that comes from the factory that belongs to the family Sanchis Mira SA A first generation of this founded in 1863 what was a humble artisan nougat business. However, it was not until 1966 when three other local nougat companies were annexed. Some who also had family surnames: Galiana, Monerris and Miquel. 

the best nougat in Mercadona
Photo: Iván S.

Today, Antiu Xixona owns up to four production plants in Jijona, which join three logistics centers in Madrid, Barcelona and Santander. Produces nougat, chocolates, marzipan and wafers with more than 80 varieties under various brands, beyond the best known. Approximately some 17.000 tons of final elaborated product leads this Jijonenca firm to lead the nougat sector in our country. Thus, the following that we are going to mention have their origin in the town of this sweet, par excellence.

Podium of the best nougat from Mercadona and others

We start with a classic that is the soft nougat with peanut, whose 150 gram pill costs only 1€ and it is the best alternative. Although the normal one is also of this type, without that added dried fruit, in a larger quantity (250 grams) and at a price of 2,30€. From Gastronomic Information We recommend the first option for lovers of that style. But, on the other hand, there is a product that last year was very well received by the consumer and that leads the best nougat from Mercadona. We refer to the chocolate nougat with peanut and honey, which is sold in 250 gram format for only 1€. The cheapest offer, without a doubt. Also the most caloric, yes, but for something these sweets are taken exclusively on these dates.

nougat Hacendado peanut

Then, in second place we would include Crunchy Chocolate Nougat that inside incorporates flour from various cereals such as rice. Costs only 1,20€ per 250 gram tablet. It is an imitation of the product of the renowned brand suchard (which is also available) but with a saving of up to € 2. Later, with a bronze medal we can talk about the Crunchy dark chocolate nougat for € 1,60 for the same amount as above. In four places, we believe that the praline of three chocolates is a great alternative that combines several flavors for just 1,35€ in a tablet, yes, of 150 grams.

Outside that podium, we already introduce the best nougat in Mercadona of style hard and we highlight here the one with peanuts in its 150 gram format at € 1. For the same price and quantity, aimed at the little ones in the house, the chocolate nougat 'diskitos' (with chocolate-dragees) is an interesting option. In such specific cases, if you want one of these sweets with 0% sugars added, there is the chocolate with almonds. Of course, its price rises to 1,80€. Likewise, the most frugivorous have the one that carries fruitBy 1,95 €, or the yogurt with blueberries and strawberry, for € 1,40.

Mercadona coffee nougat
Photo: Iván S.

Latest news

The variety in these products is evident and because we have not mentioned other types such as Catalan creamThat of coco or the texture garland. However, manufacturers always like to innovate. Thus, from the past Christmas 2019 they have entered up various news of which we find three more interesting:

  • For lovers of coffee, you can now enjoy it in tablet form with the novelty at a bargain price (1,40€ per 150 grams).
  • With the same price and format, the stand is also incorporated custard nougat with biscuit in another attractive proposition.
  • A citrus widely used in the kitchen also sneaks into the Christmas product thanks to the nougat from white chocolate with lemon (€ 1,40 for 150 grams).
  • Finally, for the most daring palates in new flavors, the pistachio nougat will not leave indifferent. Its price is 1,75€ per 150 grams.
the best nougat in Mercadona
Photo: Iván S.

All these alternatives seem worthy of being among the best nougat from Mercadona, so you can go to your nearest supermarket to buy them. Try new taste experiences this Christmas!

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