A good overview of the variety of tastes that Leone offers in its candies is this compilation "royal Turin". It is prepared according to a traditional Piedmontese recipe, with almond paste and natural extracts and juices that provide the intense flavor. First of all, there are the fruity varieties, reminiscent of a lavishly filled Mediterranean fruit basket: orange, quince, peach, apricot and strawberry - complemented here by the alcohol-free flavor "Ratafià alla ciliegia," an Italian wild cherry liqueur. Piedmontese mint adds a refreshing touch, while the mildly spicy aniseed variant is reminiscent of a glass of Sambuca with water at a sidewalk café. All varieties are packed in the attractively designed can, although the proportion varies depending on the production process. Thanks to the elegant packaging, the fruit candies also make a nice gift.

In 1857, Luigi Leone opened a shop in Alba, Piedmont, selling his delicious sweets, pastilles and candies made from fresh, natural ingredients. In 1861, he moved his business to Turin. Even in this city justifiably bearing the title “confectionery capital of Italy” thanks to numerous cafés, patisseries and confectioneries, he stood out. So much so that by the beginning of the 20th century, “Leone” had progressed beyond being just a brand name. “Marca Leone!” was rather a common exclamation in Turin, denoting things made with excelling handicraft and of undoubtedly the highest quality. A reputation Leone enjoys to this day, and a claim that the family business still follows: by sticking to the long-tested and handed-down recipes, thus preserving the culinary heritage of its homeland.

Sales description:

Candies with almonds

Ingredients:

Sugar, glucose syrup, sweet almonds, dried apple juice, fruit juices, flavors, acidifier: citric acid.

Note Allergens:

May contain traces of nuts, milk, soy and sesame.

Origin / provenance:

Italy

Responsible food business operator:

Pastiglie Leone Via Italia 46 10093 Collegno/Turin Italy.