Nocciomiele

Nocciolmiele is a delicious and authentic spread, born from the perfect union of two of nature´s finest ingredients: the rich aroma of hazelnuts and the enveloping sweetness of honey. It´s a healthy and natural alternative to more common commercial spreads, ideal for those seeking a simple, nutritious product with an authentic flavor.

Product Description:
This specialty is created by simply blending a high-quality hazelnut paste (often made from toasted and finely ground hazelnuts) with honey, usually a delicate wildflower or acacia honey to enhance the hazelnut flavor. The result is a dense and fragrant spread, where the energy of the honey blends with the nutritional properties of the nuts.

Sensory Characteristics:

Appearance and Texture: It has the typical amber brown color of hazelnuts. Its texture is dense, creamy, and velvety, perfect for spreading. Depending on the hazelnut grind, it can be perfectly smooth or slightly more rustic.

Aroma: The aroma is intoxicating and dominated by the intense, toasted notes of the hazelnut, followed by a sweeter, more delicate undertone from the honey.

Flavor: It´s an explosion of flavor on the palate. The initial sweetness, thanks to the honey, is immediately balanced by the rich, rounded, and persistent flavor of the hazelnut. Unlike spreads containing refined sugars, Nocciolmiele leaves a clean and pleasantly aromatic aftertaste.

Strengths and Benefits:

Simple Ingredients: Its strength lies in its short and simple ingredient list: usually just hazelnuts and honey, with no added oils (such as palm oil), emulsifiers, preservatives, or artificial flavors.

Nutritious and Energizing: It´s a powerhouse of energy. Honey provides quickly absorbed simple sugars, ideal for breakfast or before exercise. Hazelnuts provide "good" (unsaturated) fats, plant-based proteins, fiber, vitamins (especially vitamin E), and minerals such as magnesium and potassium.

Great Versatility: It lends itself to countless uses in the kitchen, from breakfast to dessert.

Suggested Uses:
Nocciolmiele is extraordinarily versatile:

At Breakfast: It´s perfect spread on toast, biscuits, pancakes, crepes, or waffles for a tasty, energy-boosting start.

As a Snack: Ideal for a healthy snack, paired with fresh fruit such as apples, pears, or bananas.

In Yogurt and Ice Cream: A teaspoon added to plain yogurt or as a topping on an ice cream sundae transforms it into a delicious dessert.

In Desserts: It can be used as a filling for cakes, tarts, croissants, or as an ingredient in homemade cookies and energy bars.

Savory pairings: For the more adventurous, it pairs well with fresh, creamy cheeses, such as ricotta or goat cheese, creating a surprising sweet and sour appetizer.

In short, Nocciolmiele is more than just a spreadable cream, but a flavorful experience that combines pleasure and well-being, bringing the authenticity of simple, high-quality ingredients to the table.