Donna Elvira Marzipan Fruits Gift Box, 200g
Description
Delight dinner guests with this selection of marzipan fruits. Handmade in Sicily, these sweet treats are painted to look like tiny fruits and vegetables.
Bite through the colourful exteriors to discover a soft core of marzipan. You can enjoy the bittersweet flavour of Sicilian almonds in every bite.
Donna Elvira uses natural food colouring to decorate the marzipan fruits. They look very convincing, adding a touch of fun to your table.
Marzipan fruits are thought to originate from a Benedictine nunnery in Palermo. It's known as ‘La Martorana’, which is how frutta di Martorana got their name.
Legend has it that the nuns used marzipan fruits to decorate empty fruit trees. They were realistic enough to fool a visiting archbishop!
You will find these delightful candies in pastry shops all over Italy. They are a popular treat during the festive season and on All Souls’ Day.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat sources.
About Donna Elvira
Donna Elvira produces bean-to-bar chocolate in Modica, Sicily. Founder Elvira Roccasalva is inspired by recipes written by pastry masters in Sicilian convents. The company sources prized cocoa varieties from Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Madagascar. The range includes single origin bars, PGI Modican chocolate, nougats and marmalades. The exquisite flavours will delight the palate of any chocolate connoisseur.
Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Cane sugar, almonds, bitter almonds, natural colors
Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients listed in bold. May contain other nuts.
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Origin: Italy
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Size: 200g
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Best before: 31 March 26
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SKU: DQ0019
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Minimum shelf life: 3 months
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Categories:
Donna Elvira Italian Sweets & Deserts Gluten Free Ingredients Italian Food & Ingredients Jam & Marmalade Jam, Honey & Spreads Small Gifts Vegan Food & Ingredients
Delivery
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| DPD Signature Required ? | £7 or FREE for orders over £60 |
| DPD Saturday or Sunday ? | £9 or FREE for orders over £150 |
Disclaimer
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