{"product_id":"mandelikat","title":"Almond extract","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrandgut Mandelikat. Almond cream made from candied almonds – crunchy, caramelly, with a hint of sea salt.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandgut Mandelikat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a crunchy cream made from candied almonds by Brandgut in Hamburg. The 160g jar contains 45% almonds, plus sugar, sunflower oil, vanilla sugar, and 1% sea salt. It is neither plain almond butter nor marzipan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandelikat by Brandgut\u003c\/strong\u003e smells like autumn and fairground magic as soon as you unscrew the lid. A fine caramel scent rises from the jar, and you instantly think of a bag of candied almonds from the funfair. That exact flavor is captured here in a spreadable cream. A quick comparison shows what sets it apart from related products. Almond butter consists only of ground almonds, is unsweetened, and has a rather tart, nutty taste. Marzipan is kneaded from ground almonds and sugar into a firm, smooth mass. Brandgut’s almond cream, on the other hand, is made from candied almonds—that is, almonds with a caramel crust. It is sweet, spreadable, and crunchy because part of the crust remains as small pieces. The name combines \"Mandel\" (almond) and \"Delikatesse\" (delicacy) into one word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe almond cream tastes like candied almonds, with a fine caramel aroma and a crunchy bite. The sweetness is distinct, while the sea salt keeps it in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tongue, you first notice the creamy almond, then the caramel of the sugar crust. Occasionally, you encounter small crunchy bits. A hint of vanilla rounds it all off. With 1% sea salt, it is a bit more subtly salted compared to the varieties with cashew, pecan, or peanut. This keeps the almond in the spotlight. Those expecting a tart, unsweetened almond spread for whole-grain bread will find it too sweet. Those who love candied almonds will enjoy every spoonful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can spread the cream on bread, add it to ice cream, or roll it into pancakes. It also has its place with cake, cheese, or in the kitchen, and it tastes great straight from the spoon anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor breakfast, it goes well on a butter croissant, a raisin roll, or toast. In the afternoon, put a spoonful on warm waffles or a plain sponge cake. It adds crunch and caramel to vanilla ice cream or baked apples, much like brittle. In winter, you can stir it into rice pudding or spoon it over semolina porridge. A bolder choice is the combination with cheese: a dollop on a piece of mature Comté or mild goat cheese brings together sweetness and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Brandgut avoids additives, the oil will separate and float to the top over time, and the crunch will sink to the bottom. Therefore, stir the cream well before use. Keep the jar protected from heat and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuff a cored apple with a spoonful of almond cream and a few raisins and bake it in the oven for 25 minutes. This turns a baked apple into a fairground dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrandgut roughly translates to \"burnt goods,\" and the name says it all. Meike Grosch and Daniel Thaung produce creams made from candied nuts in Hamburg, operating as Brandgut GbR. The almond is the nut most closely associated with the idea; after all, candied almonds are the most famous classic among candied nuts. The ingredient list remains short: almonds, sugar, sunflower oil, vanilla sugar, and sea salt. With 45% almonds, almost half the jar is nuts. All six Brandgut varieties are available in 160g jars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrandgut Mandelikat is for anyone who can't resist candied almonds and wants to bring that taste home to their bread. It's perfect for Sunday breakfast, the coffee table, and as a small gift during the Advent season. The cream contains almonds (tree nuts) and may contain traces of other tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame. For candied pistachios, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peacetazie\"\u003ePeacetazie\u003c\/a\u003e. For a toastier option, try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/haselgenuss\"\u003eHaselgenuss made from candied hazelnuts\u003c\/a\u003e. You can find all varieties on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-brandgut\"\u003eBrandgut\u003c\/a\u003e page. The cream is not suitable as an unsweetened almond butter for muesli or baking recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandied almonds with a hint of sea salt, 160g from Hamburg – the crunchy almond cream for bread, waffles, and baked apples.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Brandgut Aufstriche","offers":[{"title":"160 g","offer_id":57548286918988,"sku":"030BRA004","price":8.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/030BRA004.png?v=1791195697","url":"https:\/\/leniundhans.at\/en\/products\/mandelikat","provider":"Leni \u0026 Hans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}