Comments on: National Nougat Day

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:51:04 +0000

the more I hear about nougat, the more I tend to want to go and find out more. I really did start off thinking of it as “just that stuff in a Three Musketeers bar” but clearly THAT is a nougat abomination and real honest to goodness nougat is in fact more of a culinary art.

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for the info on the variations. I had no idea!

By: midnight confections almond nougats

midnight confections almond nougats — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:34:50 +0000

There are actually different styles of nougats. They vary not just in texture, but also taste- for example, italian nougats are often made with subtle lemon flavoring. Most nougats are made with almonds, but you’ll also find other varieties such as pistachios, dried cherries, cranberries, and I’ve even seen variations made with peanuts. Some confectioners add flavoring to the nougat candies, so you’ll also find it in coffee, chocolate, and even maple syrup flavors. For a candy that’s existed for hundreds of years, many confectioners have successfully added their own twists and creativity to the original nougat recipe

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:28:02 +0000

Actually, on this side of the pond, it’s apparently pronounced nooh-gah.

So take your pick. Can’t bear the stuff meself.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:23:42 +0000

pronunciation: noo-get

By: The Excel Demon

The Excel Demon — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:46:28 +0000

This is all very fascinating, however, one has to ask what the correct pronunciation is? I live in fear of someone asking me to read an ingredients list aloud!

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:01:01 +0000

I’ll be interested in hearing if it does say ‘nougat’. It might prompt me to look and see how – if at all – ‘nougat’ is defined by the FDA.

By: The Older Loomer Man

The Older Loomer Man — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:52:13 +0000

In my wildest dreams I NEVER dreamed anyone could make me so curious about “nougat” that I would decide to actually check the side of an American candy bar label or two. I don’t know if the word “nougat” will appear on said confectionary wrappers on this side of the pond, but I’ll be sure to come back and let you know…