As a child, I was a huge fan of a hazelnut and chocolate spread, which I was introduced to before I even tasted peanut butter. It was not until my later years in grade school that I actually had my first peanut butter sandwich, however I always preferred the hazelnut and cocoa spread. Years passed and I went and purchased the same but now popular brand to find it was not like I recalled. I actually thought it was a poor batch and on my next outing, I again purchase the same brand to find that the now plastic jar is not all that had unfortunately changed. It was overly sugary, so much I could barely stand eating it alone with just bread and much less combining it with anything else. The cocoa was more compared to chocolate syrup in flavor but the watery kind and hazelnut......what hazelnut? They said every jar had over 50 some so hazelnuts but they must be using the most mild tasting nuts or miscounted! I was heartbroken and literally went years without having any hazelnut and cocoa spread. Then things changed!
In comes Rigoni de Asiago with their glass jar and simple ingredients. They even have an adorable squirrel on top and are Organic. You have premium ingredients like:
- Cane Sugar
- Hazelnut Paste
- Sunflower Oil
- Skim Milk Powder
- Cocoa Powder
- Cocoa Butter
- Sunflower Lecithin
- and a touch of Vanilla extract
- That's all that is in this jar!
Could it taste like I once recalled because at this point I was thinking I was imaging things! I get a beautiful parcel and let's say the bottle alone with label is gorgeous. I love stuff that looks like this, you know those jars that are packed with care. This jar invokes that but I care more about what is inside. I open and smell and sugar is not the first thing I detect. I smell a delicious chocolate but that distinct nutty scent from a hazelnut is present......like the real stuff because no fake extract ever comes close to a true taste of a hazelnut. Sniff test- Passed
Taste Test:
I admit it, I just get a spreader and dip in. I see no oils on top or odd separation, just a smooth and the spread swirls like a good buttercream frosting does when you go to spread it. Light in texture and folds over just like it should because it has not been stiffened with too much sugar....perfectly whipped. I taste and it just floods my mind with memories! It was like I remembered and I may even say better. I was so happy and quickly grabbed a slice of bread and munched! It was the kind of munching that makes you glad no one was home to witness it. I then put the jar away because it's like a hole could occur at any moment and I a) don't want to run out and b) I got to pretend I have some control. I had a week where I was making every excuse I could to dip into my Rigoni di Asiago Nocciolate jar but because a little goes a long way, I realized I can enjoy it. I eat about 1/2 a teaspoon at a time so I have convinced myself I am not addicted.
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Rigoni di Asiago carries a vast array of spreadable goodies that I can't wait to try them all. Seriously, look at the list of the products they produce and they make it all from honey to fruit spreads. I was sent samples of some of their fruit spreads and will be posting a recipe soon. I do not usually use a sample size to create anything with but when I tasted the more fruit than sugar spreads they make.....I just was hit to create.
Create with and/or just eat and enjoy one of Rigoni di Asiago's products and you have to check them out at:
- On-line- http://rigonidiasiago-usa.com/our-products/nocciolata/organic-hazelnut-spread-with-cocoa-and-milk/
- Say "hi" to their cute Squirrel on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/NocciolataUSA
- It's a popular Squirrel so you can also visit Facebook here- https://www.facebook.com/RigonidiAsiagoUSA
- See what Nocciolata can do for your taste buds on Pinterest- http://www.pinterest.com/nocciolata/
- Chitter on Twitter- https://twitter.com/NocciolataUSA
- Available for purchase on Amazon
It get's better.......I have a giveaway soon, so after I post my recipes, stay tuned because the Rigoni di Asiago Squirrel is a critter with gifts and wants to reward one of my readers with a gift box just like the one I received! You will love it!!
I received the above product(s) free of charge from Rigoni di Asiago. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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