Initially called givù (or stubs,) gianduiotto became famous when the general public apparently got their first real taste as the treats were handed out during Turin’s 1865 carnival celebrations by an actor dressed as Gianduja. Speaking to Salaam Gateway​, he added that: “We have only few factories that are not certified. In two or three years all our factories will be halal.”​ Our spread is the end product of 72 hours of mechanically mixing and kneading the paste – that’s three whole days, while other gianduia spreads are ready in four hours. Ours is fresher and healthier,” says Faletti.

The hazelnuts used to make gianduiotto can be found growing in the Langhe region of Italy. Cooper/ullstein bild/Getty Images Top brands driving the net sales growth included Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Chocolate. Making gianduiotto by hand requires painstaking precision. Ramella Alberto/AGF/Universal Images Group/Getty Images The confectionery is then rolled in more coconut flakes, giving it a distinctive texture and flavor. Raffaello is marketed as a “healthier” alternative to other Ferrero products such as Nutella, as it contains no hazelnuts or chocolate. You may also be allergic to other tree nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, and walnuts if you have a severe allergy.We, as a company, anticipated halal. We knew that we need to do this now or later. We started the process and did it globally,”​ added Abdullat. For those who prefer their chocolate in a Nutella-style spread, gianduiotto has its own version, “crema spalmabile di Gianduja,” with a slightly granular texture that tastes wonderful on bread. Gianduiotto chocolate is made from a paste of cocoa mixed with premium hazelnuts. A.Giordano Torino Abdullat added that halal certification is highly demanded by consumers in countries such as Muslim-majority nation Indonesia. While the chocolate hazelnut filling is fairly similar to Nutella, it does not have the same richness that peanut butter would provide.

After a suspension in operations at it Nutella production facility in Normandy, France earlier this year on February 19 over a suspected quality defect, Ferrero restarted operations just this week on February 25.The secret of the craft, says Nobili, lies in the firm and rapid movement of the wrists and hands to scoop up the paste before it solidifies, smooth it over with spatulas and give it final cut with a butter knife to achieve the prism-like shape. The most savory artisan gianduiotti are those with the highest percentage, usually between 25 and 40%, of hazelnuts. Rich in aromatic oil, they blend perfectly with, and exalt the flavor of the cocoa butter, creating a tender, voluptuous and creamy concoction. The chocolate is made with cocoa beans from Africa and South America. The combination of these high-quality ingredients results in a truly delicious and unique confection.

The Normandy plant is Ferrero’s largest Nutella factory globally, producing around a third of its Nutella jars worldwide.

It had humble origins but then became an elite, niche product of the highest quality, the first ever to be wrapped [in foil] in the history of chocolate.” However, Giotto’s chocolate balls are unique because they have a higher ratio of hazelnuts to chocolate. If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, you should avoid Ferrero Rocher chocolates, as they contain hazelnuts. A “Best Before Date” is not an “Expiry Date” or “Use By Date”. Foods that have a best before date can legally be sold after that date provided the food is fit for human consumption.