Ancient Almond Slivers
Ancient Almond Slivers
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Discover the authentic taste and texture of an ancient confection that came before the modern, machine-polished Jordan almonds. These authentic confections were made by hand, with a beautifully bumpy texture, a delightful blend of powdered sugar touched with rose water, encompassing an almond slice. To create this unique, crunchy delicacy, nuts are gently hand-tumbled over a low fire and slowly drizzled with a delicate, rosewater-infused pure sugar syrup. A Persian sweet with a deep connection to ceremonies of love and celebration – shared at weddings, with welcome guests, at celebrations of good news. Also enjoyed every day with tea, as after dinner refreshment, as “brain food” for students and professionals, and a pleasurable break in the day.
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Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
The story of the ancient sugar-coated nuts started in the Middle East, between 750 CE to 1358 CE, where confectioners mastered the sugar refining process, allowing them to drizzle aromatic syrups over roasted nuts in suspended copper basins, later called balancing pans. By the early thirteenth century, European
apothecaries in Verdun, France, adapted this method to coat bitter medicines in a sugar glaze, creating dragées that quickly transformed into a version of sugar-coated almonds and a favorite of European royalty at weddings. For centuries, the process of creating sugar coated nuts and seeds of all sorts required days of grueling hand-panning. Then came the Industrial Revolution of the 1840s, introducing automated, steam-heated rotating drums, much like a cement mixer. With this machine confectioners could mass produce perfectly the uniform,
eggshell-smooth Jordan almonds we know today.
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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
