Pistachio nougat ingredients
The ingredients of the artisan Pistachio Nougat we make are as follows: PISTACHIO (47%), sugar, water, lemon zest and preservative (E-200). May contain traces of other nuts, peanuts, egg, milk, sesame, soya and sulphites. Contains no Genetically Modified Organisms.
The pistachio nougat, despite being a sweet, offers an interesting nutritional profile. Per 100 g of product, the following nutritional information is provided:
- Energy: 1934 kJ/462 kcal
- Fat: 21 g, of which saturates 2.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g, of which sugars 51 g
- Dietary fibre: 5.1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Salt: 0 g
Please remember that pistachio nougat, although healthy, is not a diet product. It provides a lot of energy and contains sugars.
Pistachio nougat: A gourmet delight that wins over palates
Our soft pistachio nougat is very similar to the artisan toasted egg yolk nougat, awarded several times in Barcelona. It is essentially a marzipan made with ground pistachios, a delicious nut that has become fashionable and gives it its characteristic green colour.
CGrown mainly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, it began to be used in nougat making as an alternative to almonds. This new addition became especially popular in the 21st century, when consumers began to demand more diverse products with different flavours.
Over time, soft pistachio nougat has established itself as a traditional sweet during the festivities, especially at Christmas.
Is pistachio nougat healthy?
Pistachio nougat, also called torró de festuc, can be considered a healthier option compared to other sweets, thanks to the quality of its ingredients.
The good thing about this pistachio nougat is that it offers a wide range of health benefits. Pistachios are an ideal source of protein and vitamin B6. It also provides healthy fats and fibre, contributing to a favourable nutritional profile. There is nothing to suggest that this nougat is not healthy. In addition, it contains no artificial preservatives or colourings, which is very important to us.
These are some of the benefits of pistachio nougat:
- Improves heart health
- Helps fight cholesterol
- Its iron content helps fight anaemia.
- A powerful antioxidant.
Uncle Vicens’ pistachio nougat recipe
The recipe for this Vicens pistachio nougat was kept in a cupboard in our factory among many other recipes; this one in particular was signed by Uncle Jose Vicens, who was our master nougat maker for years.
We have adapted it to the present day, as we add a completely natural preservative called sorbic acid (E-200) and make it using modern machinery.
