Barcelona Taffy
A historical recipe from Rigby's reliable candy teacher and soda and ice cream formulas, by Rigby, W. O. (Will O.).
A historical recipe
Rigby's reliable candy teacher and soda and ice cream formulas, by Rigby, W. O. (Will O.). Project Gutenberg eBook #74966.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Hazelnut
High in vitamin E · 47 mg per 100 g, 393% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in unsaturated fat · 88 g per 100 g, 92% of its fatty acids unsaturated
- Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
- Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..
Nutrients per 100 g of “Oil, hazelnut”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Make the same as Butter Taffy, but before you pour it on slab, add 2 pounds filberts or hazel nuts broken up.
- Cut into slabs about 12×18.
Plating
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