Calissons D'Aix, Almonds From The Mediterranean Basin

Calissons d'Aix. Ingredients : almonds 29 %, confit melons from Provence 29 % (melons, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidity corrector : citric acid, preservative : sulfur dioxide), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, egg white reconstituted in powder, confit oranges peels (oranges peels, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidity regulator : citric acid, preservative : sulfur dioxide), unleavened bread (potato starch, sunflower oil), gentian extract, cinchona extract (contains quinine), bitter almond extract. May contain traces of nuts. Average energy and nutrional values per 100 g, energy : 1861 kJ (444 kcal), fat : 19 g (of which saturated : 1.7 g), carbohydrates: 59 g (including sugars : 50 g), dietary fiber : 4.5 g, protein : 7 g, salt : 0.02 g.

Keep away from the heat and humidity. "Made in Aix-en-Provence in the respect of the tradition, this Calisson is an emblematic specialty of the region of Reflets De France. Marrying almonds of the Mediterranean basin and confit melon from Provence, raised on a bed of host and coated with royal ice cream, it is this recipe that would have given, according to the legend, the smile to Queen Jeanne de Laval during her marriage to King René I d'Anjou in 1454." Confectionery Roy René in Aix-en-Provence.