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La Pasticceria

A passion for craftsmanship since 1924

The story of La Pasticceria begins in Caravaggio in northern Italy, the town that not only bears the name of a famous painter, but also marks the origin of a very special family passion: the art of making nougat. Since 1924, the Quaranta family has dedicated itself to the sweet temptation - starting with Antonio Quaranta and his wife Alzira, who opened a small laboratory in the heart of the old town, where a valuable recipe book was gradually created. Some of these original recipes - such as the legendary recipe 101 for soft almond nougat - are still used almost unchanged today. From this deep tradition, an idea was born in 1925 that revolutionized the world of torrone: Nougat Passion. Inspired by the historic recipe and supported by genuine craftsmanship, they combine soft, airy nougat with new flavor components - fine pastry creams, fruity jams, crunchy cookie pieces and much more. The result is a completely new way of experiencing nougat: sensual, tempting, creative. But it is not just the recipes that follow a philosophy - the appearance of the products also bears the signature. The elegant, minimalist packaging emphasizes the sophistication of the contents and at the same time presents itself as modern and high-quality - in line with our vision of harmonizing indulgence and aesthetics. Today, the family business is run by the founder's grandsons, Fabio and Massimo Quaranta. In a new, ultra-modern production facility that combines traditional manufacturing processes with computer-aided precision, they preserve the values of the past and raise them to a new level of quality. The machines work according to the same principles as 100 years ago - only more intelligently controlled, more efficient and more hygienic. The result: a particularly soft, airy, intensely flavored nougat that clearly stands out from the competition. La Pasticceria focuses on what really counts: Only natural ingredients. No artificial flavors. No artificial colorings. No compromises. The products are gluten-free, free from palm oil, made exclusively with eggs from free-range hens and meet the highest requirements of the voluntary BRC and IFS certifications - not out of obligation, but out of conviction. La Paasticceria stands for more than just a sweet - it is an expression of the Italian culture of indulgence, a commitment to quality and an experience that combines craftsmanship, innovation and family tradition in a delicious way. For three generations and with the same passion that started it all.

Product information "Soft Nougat Bars Fruit Cream"

The Soft Nougat from Quaranta offers delicate nougat in three fruity flavors: Lemon Peel, Forest Fruits and Strawberry. This combination of soft nougat and fruity flavors is a tempting treat for all nougat lovers. Perfect as a sweet treat or as a special gift, this nougat specialty will delight anyone looking for a luxurious sweet treat.
Soft nougat with lemon crème (20%) and lemon peels (3,5%): sugar, glucose syrup, honey, ALMONDS 6%, HAZELNUTS 6%, corn starch, lemon peels, sunflower oil, whole MILK powder, skimmed MILK powder, cocoa butter, glucose-fructose syrup, MILK whey powder, LACTOSE, EGG* white, EGG* yolk, potato starch, concentrated lemon juice, dextrose, natural flavourings, salt, concentrated (carrot, pumpkin), emulsifier: lecithins (sunflower, SOY), acidity regulator: citric acid. *From barn eggs. ; Soft nougat with strawberries (3%): sugar, glucose syrup, honey, ALMONDS, HAZELNUTS, corn starch, sunflower oil, skimmed MILK powder, freeze-dried strawberries, strawberries, EGG white*, potato starch, MILK whey powder, LACTOSE, cocoa butter, acidity regulator: citric acid, natural flavourings, strawberries seeds, emulsifier: sunflower lecithins, concentrated juices (black carrot, carrot, radish, lemon), gelling agent: pectins. *From barn eggs. ; Soft nougat with mixed berries (8%): sugar, glucose syrup, honey, ALMONDS, HAZELNUTS, cranberries, corn starch, sunflower oil, skimmed MILK powder, freeze-dried blackberries, EGG white*, potato starch, MILK whey powder, LACTOSE, cocoa butter, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, acidity regulator: citric acid, natural flavourings, water, emulsifier: sunflower lecithins, concentrated juices (carrot, blackcurrant, lemon), gelling agent: pectins. *From barn eggs.
Nutritional information per 100 g
Energy [kcal] lemon:437; strawberries: 455; mixed berries: 444
Energy [kJ] lemon: 1841; strawberries: 1916; mixed berries: 1870
Fat [g] lemon:14; strawberries: 14; mixed berries: 12
of which saturated [g] lemon: 2,6; strawberries: 2,1; mixed berries: 1,7
Carbs [g] lemon: 72; strawberries: 75; mixed berries: 77
of which sugar [g] lemon: 63; strawberries: 51; mixed berries: 61
Protein [g] lemon: 5,3; strawberries: 5,9; mixed berries: 5,0
Salt [g] lemon: 0,32; strawberries: 0,12; mixed berries: 0,10
Eier, Soja, Milch (einschließlich Laktose), Mandeln, Haselnüsse
One base packaging unit contains: 18 x 100 g
Store in a cool dry place.