Lebkuchen-Schmidt are producers of true Nuremberg lebkuchen, with the geographic certification PGI.
What does "Nuremberg Lebkuchen" actually mean?
Only Lebkuchen that has been baked in Nuremberg can call be called Nuremberg Lebkuchen.
Only Lebkuchen that has been baked in Nuremberg can call be called Nuremberg Lebkuchen.
How did Nuremberg become the home of Lebkuchen or gingerbread?
Nuremberg's strategic position along vital spice trading paths, coupled with a steady flow of local honey tapped by monks to craft honey cakes in the medieval era, cemented its place as the Lebkuchen capital. A craft that has spanned generations, it remains as cherished today as it was in yesteryears.
What is Elisen Lebkuchen?
Unlike Nuremberger Lebkuchen, Elisen Lebkuchen must contain hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds. The Elise must also be produced in Nuremberg, and only then will you have a real Nuremberg Elisen Lebkuchen.