Gianduja, sometimes spelled Gianduia, is a velvety paste blended from hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar. Occasionally, this paste may be made from almonds instead of hazelnuts. Gianduja originated in the Piedmont area of Italy, a large hazelnut producing region. According to history, during the Napoleonic blockade of the 19th century, cacao obtained from South America was scarce. Chocolatiers began implementing roasted hazelnuts into the chocolate as a means of making the chocolate more affordable. Gianuioto was introduced in 1865 and later referred to as gianduja. While milk and dark chocolate are commonly used in the production of Gianduja today, cocoa powder was its original chocolate ingredient.
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