La Florentine is an Italian candy brand that specializes in the production of traditional Italian confectionaries including nougat, Torrone, and Panforte.
Founded in 1939 in Prato, Italy by Federigo Masselli and Domenico Meoni.
Originally named Torronifico La Florentine, the brand was later renamed to La Florentine.
In the 1950s and 60s, the company began exporting its products to the United States.
Today, the brand is owned by the New York-based importer, Ferrara Candy Company.
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A traditional Italian confectionary made with sugar or honey, egg whites, and toasted nuts (usually almonds). La Florentine produces a variety of nougat flavors including hazelnut, almond, and pistachio.
A hard Italian nougat-like candy made with sugar, honey, egg whites, and toasted nuts. La Florentine produces a variety of torrone flavors including vanilla, almond, and chocolate.
A traditional Italian sweet bread made with honey, sugar, nuts, and spices. La Florentine produces a variety of panforte flavors including classic, fig, and chocolate.
La Florentine candies can be found at many specialty Italian stores, as well as online retailers like Amazon and Walmart.
La Florentine nougat has a slightly chewy texture due to the inclusion of almond slices in the candy.
No, La Florentine candies are not gluten-free as they contain wheat-based ingredients.
La Florentine candies have a shelf life of around 12 months if stored in a cool, dry place.
Torrone is a type of nougat that is harder and more dense than traditional nougat. It also tends to be sweeter and is often flavored with vanilla or other extracts.