Turron with Peanuts

Maria Simona’s Peanut Turrón is made according to the traditional recipe.

• Net weight: 200 g
• Ingredients: Roasted peanuts 38%, sugar, glucose syrup, honey, wafers (potato starch and sunflower oil) and egg white. May contain traces of almonds, hazelnuts and sesame.
• Storage: 6 months minimum. Once opened, store in a cool, dry, dark place away from light and moisture, either in its original packaging or wrapped in aluminium foil or film, then in an airtight container. We often make the mistake of storing turrón in the fridge, which only alters its organoleptic properties, flavour and texture;

This product does not contain gluten, so it is suitable for celiac people.

The history of the“Cacau” of Valencia

Originally from America, historical records seem to indicate that the peanut was introduced into Europe in Valencia. The“cacau“, as it is called in Valencia, appeared in the region by Don Francisco Fabián y Tuero, archbishop of the diocese of Valencia. This history occurred in the mid-18th century, but it was not until the beginning of the following century that the peanut began to be used as an ingredient, beyond its individual consumption.

The hectares of the region devoted to this crop have decreased significantly during the 20th century. Indeed, this sharp decline is explained by a massive increase in the import of the nut. Even though Spain now produces less than 200 tonnes of peanuts every year. A far cry from the millions of tonnes produced in countries such as China and India, Valencia peanuts are considered to be of the highest quality.

It is therefore not surprising that Valencia has been one of the leaders in the production of peanut turron.

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Finally, to accompany this Turrón, why not let yourself be tempted by the delicious Foies Gras Relais Gourmet ?