Sweet Truffles Praline Nougat

Italian confectionery company specializing in the production of nougat and sweet truffles. Founded in 1885 by Giuseppe Sebaste, it is based in Grinzane Cavour.

Giuseppe Sebaste founded the company in 1885 in Grinzane Cavour (CN), after a period of work as a pastry boy in Alba. The main product of the Sebaste company is nougat. Contrary to the traditional Cremonese recipe, which involves the use of almonds, Giuseppe Sebaste uses hazelnuts; these fruits were easier to find in Piedmont as they were more widespread, and had a lower cost. The original recipe included (and still provides): honey, sugar, egg white and glucose cooked for 8 - 10 hours in a bain-marie in large cauldrons. At the end of cooking the hazelnuts are added.