Almonds in the confectionery industry – A wide variety for each recipe
Almonds are one of the secret ingredients of every good pastry chef.
The food industry, especially the confectionery industry, cannot do without this extraordinary seed.
But why did almonds become the protagonists of the world confectionery market?
The intense flavor and a doughy and crunchy texture of these seeds make them valuable allies in the kitchen, in the most elaborate preparations. Almonds’ versatility allows the most creative pastry chefs to express their talent, while the typical bittersweet taste that characterizes them is perfect to balance flavors, giving sweetness without ever exceeding.
But there is more. Almonds are as good as healthy fruits.
The remarkable nutritional characteristics contribute to their success in the Italian and international artisan and industrial pastry.
Alfrus almonds are naturally lactose and gluten free, they have no additives or preservatives and are rich in nutritional properties such as mineral salts, fibers and vitamins, which makes them particularly suitable for those who follow specific food regimes or simply pay attention to their diet. These seeds do not contain cholesterol and are an excellent protein food, also suitable for vegan diets.
Without doubt this is a determining factor, since the topic of health at the table has become increasingly central, influencing the purchasing preferences of consumers and encouraging food companies to raise awareness on the matter.
FROM A SINGLE INGREDIENT, AN ENDLESS POSSIBILITY OF USE
In food service, almonds are mostly used as a basic ingredient for appetizers, first and second courses. But it is in desserts that they give off all their value.
Their use in the confectionery sector is extremely varied because these seeds are able to enhance the aesthetic, taste, scent and consistency of a product.
Especially in pastry, almond-based desserts are a classic.
In the confectionery industry, Alfrus almonds are used to prepare or garnish:
– Cakes
– Snacks
– Ice creams
– Energizing snacks
– Almond paste and marzipan
– Almond-based spread cream
– Yogurt
– Cereals and Muesly
It is equally important to highlight almonds’ major role in the Italian pastry tradition, as main ingredient of some of the most typical and appreciated sweets, exported all over the world. From Sicily to Lombardia, almonds are used in the preparation of:
– Cassata
– Meringues
– Amaretti
– Amor Polenta
– Ricciarelli
– Cantucci
– Sbrisolata
– Desserts from Easter and Christmas traditions
At Alfrus, we offer a wide range of excellent and deeply safe products, certified according to the most acknowledged international standards for food safety, including:
– Whole almonds
– Sliced almonds
– Halved almonds
– Almonds flakes
– Almonds sticks
– Chopped almonds
– Almonds flour
Each one of these variants is available natural, blanched or toasted.
Moreover, we make Alfrus marzipan: an almond paste used in many recipes of desserts and sweet preparations.
Providing our national and international partners with the best ingredients on the market is our main goal. Therefore, in addition to customizing our production cycles, we provide them the possibility of using our internal laboratories, in order to meet their needs with totally customized Alfrus products.
There are many recipes, preparations and confectionery specialities created with our almonds: real delicacies with the authentic taste of quality.
28 June 2023
