The Nougat of Caltanissetta is a Slow Food

The nougat of Caltanissetta is a typical dessert of Sicily that has recently been recognized as a garrison Slow Food by the same organization that for years has promoted the safeguarding of traditional food products.

The peculiarity of this Sicilian nougat is its simple and genuine recipe, which uses only three ingredients: honey, almonds and pistachios, all characteristic of the Sicilian territory. The process of working the nougat of Caltanissetta is long and laborious, takes more than eight hours and has remained identical to that of over a century ago. No added sugar, no egg whites and no preservatives are used in production. This makes nougat Caltanissetta a healthy and natural dessert, perfect for those looking for an alternative to the classic industrial delicacies.

The nougat of Caltanissetta is a product that represents the tradition and culture of the Sicilian territory, and its inclusion in the list of Slow Food presidia is an important recognition for this sweet delight. Slow Food certification guarantees the consumer that the product has been made with sustainable production methods, respecting the biodiversity of the territory and enhancing local traditions.

The processing process - stressed the contact person of the producers – is long, rather than complicated and we have deliberately kept it identical to that of over a century ago. The honey is cooked over a very low heat for at least eight hours in the so-called quadara, a large copper cauldron. Then, when the honey enters the cooking and the moisture of the honey is evaporated, we incorporate previously slightly toasted almonds and pistachios. The dough, called mass, is placed in wooden frames and at a later time, before it cools completely, cut into the characteristic slats.

The nougat of Caltanissetta is a unique and exquisite dessert, which thanks to its simplicity and genuineness, has become a Slow Food presidium. For those who want to taste a piece of Sicily, the nougat of Caltanissetta is a perfect choice.