Discover the types of nougat that exist

In the variety is the spice. And the objective of Your Spanish Shop is to satisfy all types of palates. For this reason, in this post we are going to show you the different types of nougat that there are so that you can enjoy them this Christmas.

And yes, we know that there is still a little bit left for these important dates to arrive... But we like to get ahead of ourselves and you buy nougat at the best price. So, let's get down to business so you can surprise the last guests of the year with a good assortment of one of the best Christmas delicacies, nougat.

Nougat, the type of sweet that cannot be missed at Christmas

The holidays are approaching to end the year and it is inevitable to think about the mythical “Come home for Christmas”. Well, this feeling is what we lovers of nougat experience every time these parties arrive, which finally come back.

And the truth is that nougat is a sweet that cannot be missing from any table in December. No matter the place, age or gender, this sweet catches everyone.

What will the nougats have! Yes, actually, it is a super simple sweet. It is a dough that is obtained by cooking honey and sugar, to which toasted almonds with and without skin are added.

Its origin comes from the Arab culture, which is a specialist in making some of the best sweets in the world, if you humbly let me comment. But, its flavor has led it to cross all possible borders. In fact, nougat is today one of the traditional sweets in both European, Latin American and North American countries.

As for their history, it is believed, as we have already mentioned, that they come from Arab cuisine. However, there are certain doubts as to whether a Spanish craftsman was the architect of its creation. What is known is when and where the first nougat appeared in Spain, in the fifteenth century in Alicante. Anda that has not rained honey and sugar since then.

Moreover, so many centuries have passed that nougat has become in our country one of the products that powers the economic engine of the Spanish food industry. And with this evolution has given rise to the wonderful creation of different varieties of nougat.

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Types of nougat

There are two types of people in this world, those with soft nougat and those with hard nougat. Although it is true that this classification is roughly done this way, because the reality is that both types of nougat have their own varieties.

Currently there is a wide and innovative production of nougat, so it is common to find different flavors and textures. Therefore, it does not matter if you are more of a lover of chocolate with almonds or coconut, there is a nougat for every taste.

So, let's see the types of nougat and varieties that have emerged from the two large categories, the hard one, known as the Alicante nougat, that place where its origin is recorded in Spain; and the soft one, known as Jijona nougat.

Nougat from Alicante

This type of nougat is the most classic and traditional that can be placed on a table at Christmas. Typical of the province of Alicante, as expected, it is the simplest version of nougat that has been made. It is prepared with whole almonds and toasted to perfection. And egg white is used to achieve that characteristic texture of hard nougat.

In addition, another of the ingredients to make an authentic Alicante nougat is honey of Valencian origin that is used to mix the recipe and achieve the desired result.

Jijona Nougat

This type of soft nougat is quite famous due to its smooth and creamy texture. It is made from a smaller number of almonds than the previous one. In this case, this dried fruit is incorporated completely ground together with the honey and the egg white. And, as its name suggests, it is the traditional nougat from the Alicante municipality of Jijona.

Chocolate and rice nougat

We cannot deny that the chocolate and rice nougat is one of the favorite sweets for the little ones and those with a sweet tooth for the Christmas season. It has an unmistakable flavor, made with crushed chocolate and puffed rice, the almond is mixed with honey and chocolate, resulting in an incredible delicacy.

stone nougat

You may not know this type of nougat and, if so, you are missing out on a real delight. The stone nougat is made only with ground almonds, lemon zest, cinnamon, sugar and without any type of preservative or colorant.

Chocolate and almond nougat

This is another of the classics along with hard nougat and chocolate nougat. Its preparation is based, as you know, on chocolate and almonds and you can find it in various forms with different types of chocolate.

coconut nougat

This is one of the best inventions that have been created in the types of nougat. Although we know that it is not a food for everyone, since the flavor of coconut is very special, for those who like it it is more than a vice.

This is because this type of nougat is prepared with a significant amount of grated coconut and a good concentration of fruit flavor is achieved.

Also, did you know that its preparation has been one of the most innovative in the nougat industry?

truffle nougat

And then comes the truffle, another of the delicacies that mother earth has given us and that Spanish gastronomy has been able to take advantage of to obtain a great product. In fact, until now it is the most "special" type of nougat, since it can almost be awarded the category of chocolate.

Burnt yolk nougat

One of the characteristics that we have as human beings that is most useful to us is knowing how to take advantage of and reuse everything that has been and will be. Well, that's how the burnt yolk nougat was born, taking advantage of the yolks that were left over from the eggs when making other confectionery products. And the truth is that this invention is wonderful because it is like eating a Catalan cream made nougat.

Nougats and their types in Your Spanish Shop

As you can see, there are several types of nougat in addition to the great classics. In fact, this is a brief overview of the nougats that are made in Spain, but there are still more, such as pumpkin nougat, marzipan nougat, candied fruit nougat or guirlache nougat.

Choosing one among all of them will depend on your preferences... But if what you want is to prepare a great Christmas dinner, the best thing you can do is offer an assortment with different types of nougat, to satisfy everyone who comes to the table to dessert time.

At Your Spanish Shop we have a wide variety of the best nougat in Spain and at irresistible prices. Do not miss this opportunity to start a new year with good taste and a good palate.