IGP: Protected Geographical Indication, not just a sticker
The IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) is an official European label.
For Turrón, it certifies that:
- the Turrón is manufactured in Spain,
- according to recognized traditional expertise,
- with controlled ingredients and methods,
- in a specific geographical area (notably Jijona and Alicante).
In other words: an IGP Turrón cannot be made elsewhere.
Turrón speaks Spanish. With an accent.
What PGI truly guarantees (and that's already a lot)
A PGI-certified Turrón means:
- a clear and traceable origin,
- regulated recipes,
- regular inspections,
- protection against industrial imitations.
It is a minimum assurance of quality.
But be careful…
What PGI does not guarantee (and what few brands say)
PGI does not automatically guarantee:
- exceptional taste quality,
- a premium selection of ingredients,
- a maximum percentage of noble almonds,
- nor a highly artisanal approach.
👉 Two PGI Turrones can be legally identical… yet radically different in taste.
This is where Maria Simona makes the difference.
Maria Simona: beyond the label, the demand for excellence
At Maria Simona, PGI is not an end.
It is the starting point.
We go further:
- 100% Spanish ingredients, selected one by one,
- priority given to high-quality almonds,
- recipes faithful to tradition, without shortcuts,
- perfect balance between texture, sweetness, and intensity.
Result: a Supreme Quality Turrón, guaranteed and PGI-certified,
but above all… deliciously different.
How to recognize a true Supreme Quality Turrón?
In 30 seconds:
- Clearly indicated origin (Spain, not “inspired by…”)
- Real and verifiable PGI label
- Short and understandable ingredient list
- Natural texture, never artificial
- Distinct taste, without excessive sugar
If all these are met: you are in the right place 😉
Conclusion: PGI protects, Maria Simona elevates
PGI protects heritage.
Maria Simona enhances it.
Because a great Turrón is not content with just a label.
It tells a story, a terroir, a commitment to excellence.
Maria Simona, the Supreme Quality Turrón.
100% Spanish ingredients, guaranteed and PGI-certified.
And above all… impossible to mistake.
