It's time to nougat as the Christmas dates approach, although many begin to enjoy this typical product of the time months before, when they are already on display in supermarkets. In search of a different, original and eye-catching sweet a Catalan nougat family with their nougat Vicens. With traditional essence, continuing with an elaboration craftswoman, has also opted to innovate in flavors. Everything to offer tablets where the mixture of ingredients allows you to enjoy a unique experience on the palate. In addition to the extensive catalog they have, for a few years they have collaborated with a solidary cause worth knowing.
Agramunt, cradle of stone nougat
To present the nougat Vicens We must first talk about the birthplace of the group that, today, is expanded with stores in different parts of Spain and even France. The fame of products that were originally produced in the town of Agramunt. This town in the region of Urgell (Lleida) it was the cradle of nougat and chocolate cooked on the stone. Something that gave it its uniqueness.
From 1775, from generation to generation, in Torrons vicens Good craftsmanship has been transmitted with an exquisite confectionery focused especially on nougat. A product that has up to its own fair in the municipality, which is celebrated on October 12. It is the greatest tourist exponent of Agramunt and also the jewel with the longest tradition of the nougat company. One that has not stopped growing even acquiring other companies linked to the sector.
PGI for a particular sweet
We must emphasize that the Agramunt nougat was even recognized in Europe with the seal of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) because of the link it has with the territory where it is made. Its shape can be a disk or a rectangular tablet. It offers a light brown or gold color and an uneven texture. We are talking about a hard paste sweet that can be chopped up to be enjoyed in the mouth with a crunchy experience. The mixture with which it is made melts on the palate.
This particular type of product must contain a minimum of 10% honey and 1% egg white. It can be marketed as a "Supreme" or "Extra" category that incorporates hazelnut or almond, two other characteristic ingredients of this nougat.
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Innovative recipes to delight
In addition to offering that typical sweet of the municipality with PGI, the nougat Vicens They stand out for their variety and because their innovative recipes each year to delight the palate of those with a sweet tooth reach high levels. So, we could even talk about authentic desserts achieved through a fusion of unmatched flavors. Specifically, we refer to two categories from a very wide catalog of products: Excellence and Albert Adrià.
Yes, the chef we told you about a few days ago for having been the architect of the Nougat with French Fries is in charge of creating some Very original Vicens nougats. The ingredients they contain already attract the attention of consumers who dare to innovate with this traditional and typical Christmas product. Do you want to know what the new arrivals of this year 2020? In addition to those of the master pastry chef, the nougat of cookie, pistachios, marzipan and even quince and cheese.
Adrià's new surprises are Baklava, Orange and Sacher, three nougats that join the more than 20 different ones that it already had in its range. To cite a few examples: with drinks known (mojito, beer, vermouth, wine and tonic); with fruits (curry and strawberry, piña colada and raspberry); of desserts famous (tiramisu, cheesecake, Tarte Tatin); and other particular ingredients (tea matcha, nori seaweed, La Seu De Urgell cheese, kikos, etc.).
Solidarity in Turrones Vicens
Since 2015, the Catalan nougat family has collaborated with the Hospital Sant Joan de Deu de Barcelona and with the radio medium RAC1 to support a charitable cause. It does so with its solidarity nougat whose amount collected from its sales goes entirely to the foundation of the hospital center for the investigation of rare diseases. In these five campaigns they have already raised € 946.222.
If you want to collaborate with this solidarity torró you can buy it in stores nougat Vicens or in your online store. It is available in two flavors: creamy almond and hazelnut praline. Enjoy a typical Christmas delicacy supporting this health initiative!
