Israel Romero / Friday, March 8, 2024 / Categories: Blog If they're going to leave you wanting more, let it be Alemany, please! Alemany 1879 Nougats and Honeys In the town of Os de Balaguer (la Noguera), under the gaze of the Montsec and its exceptional sky, Torrons i Mel Alemany (Alemany Nougats and Honey) has built a sweet universe. For five generations, the Alemany family has crafted artisan turrón and selected the honey from the best beekeepers in Spain. Their story begins at the end of the 19th century, when Mrs. Mundeta made a confection with the local honey and nuts. Since the Montsec is a harsh and difficult terrain for farming, this activity proved to be a good alternative. The distinguishing feature of Alemany’s turrón comes from a 19th-century recipe that gives the paste its characteristic white color. Slow cooking, locally sourced nuts, and a carefully selected rosemary honey are part of a secret that gives the turrón its particular flavor. Alemany has specialized in single-flower honeys, collected from beekeepers across the country. Alemany’s innovation lies in the concept of honey with added value, in their line of gourmet honey. The result of making products that are as excellent as they are simple in ingredients is recognition at the Great Taste Awards on several occasions, an accolade considered the Oscar of the gourmet food world. Enjoy them all year round. Because Made in Spain means Quality Alemany 1879 Rosemary Honey Alemany 1879 Lavender Honey Alemany 1879 Honey with Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis Alemany 1879 Soft Turrón Our recommendations [caption id="attachment_28293" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Alemany 1879 Rosemary Honey[/caption] Alemany 1879 Rosemary Honey The rosemary honey is very sweet, subtly perfumed, and has a mild flavor. We could call it the honey of the territory, the honey of the Montsec (Lérida), the native honey. Among its main benefits are its ability to relieve indigestion, heavy digestion, and stomach problems. It is also very useful for respiratory illnesses such as colds, coughs, bronchitis, and the flu. But it’s not only beneficial for the body — it’s also very good for the mind. Culinary-wise, it is ideal with fresh cheeses and even with aged goat and sheep cheeses, and in a recipe by Svetlana, drizzled over grilled eggplant — delicious!! [caption id="attachment_28294" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Alemany 1879 Lavender Honey[/caption] Alemany 1879 Lavender Honey The lavender honey has an intense aroma and a lingering taste. It evokes an aromatic landscape. In this case its origin is Castilla y León, Guadalajara and Teruel — areas characterized by continental climates, cold in winter and hot in summer. Like any other variety, it offers a good number of benefits to our bodies: it strengthens the immune system, provides energy, fights fatigue, soothes coughs and sore throats, and combats infections. Besides using it for an energetic, healthy breakfast, it gives a natural sweet touch to an apple compote. [caption id="attachment_28295" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Alemany 1879 Honey with Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis[/caption] Alemany 1879 Honey with Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis A combination of the best products from the bees. A general boost of natural energy. It’s a very complete honey and the easiest way to consume everything bees provide in a single format. We call it a beekeeping cocktail, referring to the mix of the four apicultural products it contains and the blend of protection, energy, vitality and nutritional richness it offers. Pollen contains a high concentration of proteins, minerals and metabolism-regulating enzymes. These help regulate intestinal functions, strengthen the circulatory system, benefit mental fatigue and liver functions, among others. That would be the energy and vitality part. The royal jelly is very rich in proteins and glucose and contains a certain amount of lipids. It can help increase basal metabolism, physical and mental performance, prevent diseases and, above all, has bactericidal power. It is a product with high nutritional richness. Propolis transfers to humans the active principles of certain plants; antiseptic, antibacterial qualities, reducers of blood cholesterol levels, etc. That would be the protection part. Usage tips: drizzle over green salads, hearty and savory salads that include, for example, anchovies, smoked salmon, nuts, berries and goat cheese. [caption id="attachment_28296" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Alemany 1879 Soft Turrón[/caption] Alemany 1879 Soft Turrón The soft turrón is made with Marcona almonds and local rosemary honey. It has such an old recipe that today it is a first-rate delicacy. Slow cooking, locally sourced nuts, and a carefully selected rosemary honey are part of the secret that gives Alemany’s soft turrón its unique flavor. Almonds have many positive properties: they help prevent osteoporosis and improve joints thanks to their antioxidant power, and they are also high in protein. All this, mixed with the carbohydrates from sugars and honey, makes it a high-calorie food. So enjoy it, but don’t overdo it. As a good dessert or accompaniment after a meal, we would pair it with sweet wines such as a Pedro Ximénez VORS from Lustau, a Dulce Enero from Alton Landon, or a Sweet Figueras from Priorat. Our recommendations Alemany1879, Rosemary Honey Alemany1879, Lavender Honey Alemany1879, Honey with Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis Alemany1879, Soft Turrón Canned goods: the American consumer demands higher quality Goat cheese or sheep cheese? 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