Whole Cantonese Almonds - Caramelised and Fried - 10kg - Sosa

Sosa Cantonese Caramelised Almonds — wet-proof almonds caramelised in olive oil

The Sosa Cantonese Caramelised Almonds redefine what a caramelised nut can offer. Made using the Asian Cantonese caramelisation technique, each whole almond features a uniform lacquered shine, an authentic and intense flavour, and a resistance to moisture that sets it radically apart from traditional oven-caramelised nuts. Less sweet, more refined and technically superior, this is an ingredient suited to both prestige pastry and high-end savoury cuisine.

The Cantonese method: 24 hours of syrup, olive oil and fire

Behind every Cantonese almond lies a process that takes no shortcuts. Unlike quick oven-caramelisation or classic caramelisation, the Cantonese technique demands time and precision: the almonds are immersed in syrup for 24 hours, allowing the sugar to penetrate slowly and evenly into each piece.

Then comes the decisive moment: frying in olive oil, which instantly sets the coating, removes excess sugar and produces a glossy, crunchy, uniform finish that is difficult to achieve with other methods. The residual sugar disappears, leaving the variety's own character to the fore, with a restrained sweetness that doesn't compete with the rest of the recipe's ingredients.

Its wet-proof property makes it a technically reliable ingredient in preparations where other nuts fail: it keeps its crunch in contact with whipped creams, ganaches, ice creams and glazes for significantly longer. To maximise this effect, it is recommended to add it at the assembly or final service stage.

The result: whole pieces, with no waste or fragments, in a golden-brown colour with the natural irregularity that identifies an authentically artisan product.

Applications

• Whole decorative element on cakes, chocolate bars and ice creams for a glossy finish
• Chopped or crushed in fillings, pralinés, crumbles and pastry bases
• Ice creams, custards, flans and entremets
• Salads, rice dishes, game dishes and appetisers for a crunchy contrast and bitter-sweet notes
• Gourmet granolas and nut mixes
• Mature cheese boards

Technical characteristics

Allergens: Almond. May contain traces of: other tree nuts, milk, soya, sulphites, egg, mustard, celery, sesame, peanut.

Browse the Sosa Creative Ingredients range to find almonds in every form: Cantonese sticks, caramelised, natural (whole, chopped or powder), pure paste or praliné.