An ancient Ligurian tradition
U Turun is a project by Chef Cosimo Bunicelli who, after more than a year of research, has produced the recipe that reproduces an ancient Ligurian tradition forgotten, that of nougat.
Since joining the kitchen, Cosimo has been interested in discovering the gastronomic traditions of his territory and having learned about the existence of a Ligurian nougat he wanted to go deep to find out his origins.
A little history of nougat
The tradition of nougat in Italy has very ancient roots: from the Arab and Roman era, as evidenced by some of the writings of the era in which the ancestor of today’s nougat is mentioned: the “cuppedia”, a dessert made of hazelnuts or roasted almonds held together with caramelized sugar. In Liguria, in the rare writings of this delicacy, we talk about a very soft, fondant dough with hazelnuts (probably coming from Piedmont), honey and sugar.
The features of U Turun
Starting from these bases, Chef Bunicelli started experimenting to reproduce that recipe of ancient books. U Turun has a unique consistency, the dough of albums, sugar, and honey melts in the mouth and roasted hazelnuts give a crisp note and an explosion of utterly unforgettable taste.
The fragrance of hazelnuts – The roasted hazelnuts create an explosion of flavor on the palate like no other!
The aroma of chestnut honey – With its slightly bitter note the chestnut honey balances the strong sweetness of the nougat with nuances and floral scents.
The incredible fondant dough – Egg whites are processed with a special technique that gives the extraordinary melting softness, unique of U Turun.
Extraordinary Ingredients
The secret of U Turun’s goodness lies chiefly in its ingredients:
The best hazelnuts in the world – U Turun is composed of about half by Hazelnuts Round Trilobata of Langhe IGP, a big name for a simple concept: the best hazelnuts in the world!
Chestnut Honey at Cornoviglio – After tasting and testing with different honey, the choice is relegated to the honey of Chestnut, which with its bitter note weighs the intense sweetness of the nougat. In particular, the honey produced at Calice al Cornoviglio is distinguished by its purity and a bitter note not overly intense that marries beautifully with hazelnuts.
Natural outdoor breeding eggs – Eggs used for the production of U Turun are produced on the spot by the family business (Az.Agr. Bunicelli), from hens grown outdoors and feeding on totally natural products.
A product for true gourmet
U Turun is a real treat for enthusiasts: craftsmanship and the choice of the finest raw materials make it an uncompromising product, guaranteeing absolute quality!
The quality first of all – every last detail is done by hand and with maniacal precision by Chef Bunicelli and his staff, from the choice of raw materials to packaging, to shipping!
A unique range of experiments – Five different temptations, from the original recipe to unique combinations that will surprise your palate and every guest. A tasteful journey for true connoisseurs!
Formats suitable for every need – From tasting packs, perfect as a gift to the U Turun big formats, it is suitable for every need, from private to professional.
