Sta je nugat kream? (What is nougat cream?)

Nugat tamni krem.

Nugat krem je slatki namaz ili fil napravljen od kombinacije šećera, oraha, lešnika ili badema, kakaa i mlečnih proizvoda (ili biljnih alternativa kod veganskih verzija). Njegova tekstura je obično glatka, kremasta i maziva, što ga čini idealnim za premazivanje hleba, palačinki, američkih palačinki, torti, kolača, kolacica, biskvita ili za punjenje čokoladnih poslastica.

Postoje dve glavne vrste:

1. Beli nugat – pravljen od bele čokolade i orašastih plodova, blažeg je ukusa.

2. Tamni ili klasični nugat – sadrži kakao ili čokoladu i orašaste plodove, intenzivnijeg je ukusa.

Za razliku od običnog čokoladnog namaza, nugat krem obično ima veći udeo orašastih plodova, što mu daje bogat, orašast ukus i čini ga aromatičnijim.

Nugat nema samo jednu zemlju porekla, ali se najčešće vezuje za Mediteran i Bliski istok.

Ukratko:

- Bliski istok / Persija (današnji Iran) – smatra se da su najraniji oblici nugata nastali ovde (med, orašasti plodovi, belanca).

- Francuska – posebno grad Montélimar, poznat po klasičnom belom nugatu; zbog toga se često kaže da je „francuski“.

- Italija – poznat kao torrone.

- Španija – poznat kao turrón.

Zaključak:

Nugat nije iz jedne zemlje, već je tradicionalni slatkiš koji se razvijao u više kultura, a Francuska, Italija i Španija su danas najpoznatije po njemu.

Dark nougat cream 

Nougat cream is a sweet spread or filling made from a combination of sugar, nuts, hazelnuts or almonds, cocoa and dairy products (or plant-based alternatives for vegan versions). Its texture is usually smooth, creamy and spreadable, making it ideal for covering bread, crepes, American pancakes, cakes, plain cakes, cookies, biscuits - sponge cakes or as a filling for chocolate desserts.

There are two main types:

1. White nougat – made from white chocolate and nuts, it has a milder taste.

2. Dark or classic nougat – contains cocoa or chocolate and nuts, it has a more intense taste.

Unlike regular chocolate spread, nougat cream usually has a higher proportion of nuts, which gives it a rich, nutty taste and makes it more aromatic.

Nougat does not have a single country of origin, but is most often associated with the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Briefly:

- Middle East / Persia (today's Iran) - it is believed that the earliest forms of nougat originated here (honey, nuts, egg whites).

- France – especially the town of Montélimar, known for its classic white nougat; that is why it is often said to be "French".

- Italy – known as torrone.

- Spain – known as turrón.

Conclusion:

Nougat is not from one country, but is a traditional sweet that has developed in several cultures, and today France, Italy and Spain are the most famous for it.