Carpentras berlingots, 120g
Weight : 120g — an ideal size to enjoy yourself or to give as a gift, allowing you to taste this Provençal specialty without having too much.
Type : Handmade sweets — Carpentras berlingots are hard candies with a characteristic pyramid shape, often transparent and colored. They are made using traditional techniques.
🍬 Ingredients & preparation
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Main ingredients : sugar, glucose, water, natural flavorings, colorings (often natural like chlorophyll for green colors), and sometimes mint or other subtle flavors.
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Production : Traditionally, Carpentras berlingots are cooked and stretched by hand. Each candy is made with precision and care to preserve its sweet taste and perfect shape.
🎨 Sensory Profile
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Taste : sweet, light, with typical aromas of mint, fruit, or even local plants. The taste is very mild, and each color can correspond to a different flavor (mint, fruit, etc.).
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Texture : hard at first, but melts quickly in the mouth for a sweet and refreshing sensation.
🌟 Why these candies are interesting
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An authentic specialty : coming from Carpentras, they represent the artisanal know-how of the region, with recipes passed down from generation to generation.
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A perfect gift : in addition to their unique taste, berlingots are often very pretty and can be given in decorative bags or boxes.
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Ideal for lovers of traditional sweets : if you are looking for a sweet that has character, yet is subtle, the berlingot from Carpentras is an excellent choice.