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Gianduja
Gianduja is a sweet creamy spread made of chocolate and ground hazelnuts. It was invented in Turin in the 19th century as a means of stretching the limited amount of chocolate available due to an imposed shortage of cocoa supplies in Italy. Since the area of Piedmont has always been rich in high-quality hazelnuts due to the region's indigenous hazelnut trees, a chocolatier named Michele Prochet created the first gianduja by extending the insufficient amount of chocolate with the region's exceptional hazelnuts.
The recipe calls for about 30% of hazelnut paste; however, the most famous gianduja-inspired spread, Nutella (originally called Pasta Gianduja), contains less than half of the amount.
Best Gianduja
Guido Castagna
Cremino Nocciola Piemonte Igp E Cannella
Turin, Italy
Guido Castagna is a renowned chocolatier known for his artisanal approach to creating high-quality chocolate products. The product "Cremino Nocciola Piemonte Igp e Cannella" is one of his specialties. It features layers of velvety chocolate combined ... READ MORE
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Gobino
Crema Spalmabile Gianduja
Milan, Italy
Crema spalmabile gianduja made by Gobino is a luxurious chocolate spread that originates from the renowned Italian chocolatier, Guido Gobino. This spread is celebrated for its rich, creamy texture and distinctive hazelnut flavor, which is a hallmark ... READ MORE
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Guido Gobino
Crema Spalmabile Gianduja
Milan, Italy
Crema spalmabile gianduja made by Guido Gobino is known for its rich, creamy texture and its key ingredient, which is the finest Piedmont hazelnuts. Processed using traditional methods, the gianduja spread offers a blend of chocolate and hazelnuts, c... READ MORE
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Amedei
Gianduja
Pontedera, Italy
Gianduja by Amedei is a luxurious chocolate product known for its high-quality ingredients and exceptional craftsmanship. This Italian treat blends finely ground hazelnuts with premium cocoa to create a smooth, creamy texture that melts in the mouth.... READ MORE
