PISTACHIO ALMOND PASTE

FORMAT: envelope with bow 150g

INGREDIENTS: Almond 50%; sugar, Pistachio 10%, egg white, glucose syrup, stabiliser: sorbitol, honey, invert sugar syrup, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural flavouring, preservative: sorbic acid. May contain other nuts.

INTRO:

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PISTACHIO ALMOND PASTE - USES AND CONSUMPTION

The origin of almond paste sweets goes back a long way.

It is believed, that the first to originate this cake were the Arabs, who by mixing sugar with almonds, created the basis for the preparation of this cake, which was later used by the monks of the Martorana Convent in Palermo, who made the first almond pastries.

The almond is the queen of dried fruits as it has many nutritional properties and is an excellent ally of our health.

Here, then, are some benefits of almonds:

• They are rich in vitamins and minerals;
• They lower cholesterol levels;
• They are a powerful natural antioxidant;
• They contain magnesium, so they are good for the nervous system;
• They are valuable for bone health;
• They are good for the gut due to the presence of fibre;
• They preserve the youthfulness and well-being of skin and hair;
• They have positive effects on those with diabetes;
• Their calories make them particularly good for energizing the body.

The irresistible pistachio almond cakes are an alternative to the classic almond pastries, from the Sicilian tradition, are enriched by the taste of pistachios, and for their exquisite flavour they are a delicacy for pistachio lovers and not only.

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To find out more about pistachio almond paste, Torrisis products and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend visiting our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.

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