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Sicilia

Gusta Hazelnut & Cacao Cream

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Hazelnut and cacao cream from Sicilia. Stone-ground, no palm oil.

$20.47

Purchase type
  • Stone-ground, single ingredient
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Sicilian hazelnut grove on volcanic terrain, the origin of Gusta hazelnut cacao cream
Place
Sicilian hazelnuts grow on volcanic slopes where the soil is mineral-rich and the season swings between a wet winter and a bone-dry summer. That stress on the tree concentrates the nut. The hazelnuts that come out of this terrain are smaller than their counterparts from other Italian regions, and the flavor runs deeper for it.
Stone mill grinding hazelnut-cocoa paste in a Sicilian workshop
Process
Hazelnuts at 26%, stone-ground with olive oil and sunflower oil, then blended with cocoa powder at 2.9% and cocoa butter. The cocoa is a secondary note, not the lead. No palm oil. No artificial flavors. The two ingredients are in balance: the hazelnut carries the cream, the cacao sharpens it. It separates in the jar over time. Stir before using.
Hands stirring hazelnut cacao cream in a ceramic bowl
People
The family we work with in Sicilia has been producing nut pastes and spreads for decades, supplying local confectioners before shifting to finished consumer products. The hazelnut and cacao blend came from their own kitchen: the combination they had been making for family use before it became a product line. We visit once a year.

What's inside

Ingredients
Hazelnuts (50%), cane sugar, cocoa powder (8%), whole milk powder, sunflower oil, vanilla extract. No palm oil. No artificial flavors. No preservatives.
Contains
Hazelnuts, milk.

How to use it

Spread on warm toast or a fresh croissant. Stir a spoonful into oatmeal or warm milk. Use as a filling for crepes. Layer inside a sandwich with sliced banana. Spoon over vanilla gelato.

The hazelnut-to-cocoa ratio is 50:8. Rich without being cloying.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • How is this different from the hazelnut spread most people grew up with?
    Most mass-market hazelnut spreads use palm oil, skim milk powder, and artificial vanillin. This one uses cocoa powder, no palm oil, and no dairy. The hazelnut percentage is also higher at 26%, so the nut flavor comes through more cleanly.
  • Is it vegan?
    Yes. No dairy, no animal products.
  • Is it gluten-free?
    Yes.
  • Why is the cream separating in the jar?
    The hazelnut oils are separating from the solids. It happens with spreads that don’t use emulsifiers to lock the texture. Stir it back together before each use. The jar is fine.
  • Is it sweetened?
    Yes. Sugar is an ingredient. This is a dessert cream, not a health spread.
  • Can I use it in baking?
    Yes. It works as a filling for croissants and crepes, swirled into brownies, or spread on a tart base. It holds up to heat without breaking.
  • How do I store it?
    Store at room temperature, away from direct heat. Refrigerate after opening if your kitchen runs warm, and finish within a few weeks for best texture.
  • How is this shipped?
    Ships from the US. In-stock orders go out within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don’t love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.

Reviews

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.