The torrone is a nougat made of honey, sugar and egg whites with toasted almonds. Torrone is loved throughout Italy and almost every Italian town has its own recipe or favorite way to make it.

Torrone is thought to have been an ancient, pre-medieval recipe. Some people believe it derives from an Ancient Roman treat, while others argue it comes from an Arabic dessert.

However, the most popular story is a legend that dates back to 1441 in Cremona as a dessert created for the marriage of Francesco Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti, the Duke and Duchess of Milan.

It was named and modelled after the city’s tower, Torrazzo. Torrone was then considered a valuable treat and was gifted at Christmas by influential people.

Each year, the city of Cremona celebrates the delicious nougat candy through La Festa del Torrone. It’s an eight-day celebration that includes a reenactment of the legendary marriage.

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