This solidarity nougat es round. It is not the first time we have treated one that supports a charitable cause. In fact, we already wrote an article about nougat Vicens. In the case of which we speak today, its curious format is not the most surprising considering what it supports. Few sweets contribute economically to the rescue of migrants at sea Mediterranean coast. Learn about the curious collaboration between Catalan pastry shop L'Atelier y Open Arms.
Migration crisis in the Mediterranean
The nougats are already on the shelves. Every year a race begins for its sale as it is one of the Christmas sweets most iconic. So different manufacturers focus on differentiation. They look for the more extravagant and eye-catching flavors that are able to capture the attention of the public. However, the product we are talking about today goes along another line. The customer buys it in full awareness of its high price (17'5 euros). It does it because it is capable to save lives.
L’Atelier is the bakery that collaborates with Open Arms. This organization probably sounds familiar to you for news about the rescues of illegal migrants in the Mediterranean. The situation is dramatic, since this sea has taken the lives of up to 15.000 people in the last five years. As if that were not enough, with the pandemic new situations are being created misery. Unfortunately, these are pushing more people to leave their homes in search of a better life.
So, buying this dessert you deliver the half the amount to the help of these people. Besides, the NGO has projects in Senegal, one of the places of origin. This is because the best way to protect migrants is by providing them insights y Education in their communities.
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The important thing about solidarity nougat
We must highlight its originality since it is very worked. This solidarity nougat is made from Chocolate Ganache y toasted almond praline. This first ingredient is nothing other than melted chocolate mixed with cream. It also has a spicy caramel flavor. However, the most interesting thing about it is its round shape.
Its design is quite sober as well as peculiar. A nougat donut with the logo of the NGO printed on the chocolate. This is a format that worked quite well for Christmas past. That is why they do it again. As to whether the political polarization and politicization of immigration It could affect them, they are very clear about it. They will sell their nougat to whoever wants to buy it and whoever doesn't want to is within their rights. They basically seek to support a cause they believe in.
The format is perfect for sharing something different during Christmas dinners of this year. In the case of candy, as it is not a basic necessity, there are those who prefer to pay a little more. So they can taste a special and different product. At the moment no other company has launched to prepare a round nougat. It should also be remembered that handmade sweets they are more expensive due to the quality of the ingredients. Therefore, they retain the monopoly of this unique and curious way of making Christmas candy.
Its creators from L'Atelier
Eric ortuno y Ximena Pastor They are the founders of this pastry school in Barcelona. The first is a pastry chef and former head of studies at the hospitality school Hofmann. Pastor, in turn pastry chef, worked in two restaurants of the group The Barri. This has a Michelin star.
Both opened this space last year Sqm 500 where to share knowledge. It is a pastry-school that teaches high-level courses in the neighborhood of Barcelona Eixample. The most specialized pastry chefs come to train. It should be noted that the space is divided between the school and a tasting room. In it, any customer can savor the delicious desserts prepared by these two avant-garde pastry chefs.
Suggestion
If you want to surprise your loved ones, you can do without a large amount of sweets and buy the solidarity nougat. You will know that the ingredients you consume are of quality and you will also support a just cause. Surely there will be some exclamation of surprise when contemplating the round shape of this.
