Gianduja (chocolate)

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Chocolate containing about 30% hazelnut paste

Gianduja
Alternative names
Type Chocolate
Course
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Piedmont
Associated national cuisine
Created by
Invented
Cooking time minutes to minutes
Serving temperature
Main ingredients Hazelnut, cocoa, sugar
Ingredients generally used
Variations
Food energy kcal
Nutritional value Protein: g, Fat: g, Carbohydrate: g
Glycemic index
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Gianduja (or gianduia) is a sweet chocolate spread containing about 30% hazelnut paste, invented in Piedmont, Italy. It can be consumed as a spread, used as a filling for chocolates, or as an ingredient in various desserts.

History[edit]

Gianduja was created in the early 19th century in the Piedmont region of Italy. The name "Gianduja" comes from a Carnival and Commedia dell'arte character representing the archetypal Piedmontese. The creation of gianduja is attributed to the scarcity of cocoa during the Napoleonic Wars, which led to the mixing of hazelnuts with chocolate to extend the supply.

Ingredients[edit]

The primary ingredients of gianduja are:

Uses[edit]

Gianduja is versatile and can be used in various culinary applications:

Related Products[edit]

  • Nutella: A popular hazelnut and chocolate spread inspired by gianduja.
  • Praline: A confection made from nuts and sugar syrup.
  • Nougat: A family of confections made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts, and sometimes chopped candied fruit.

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