Torrone: A Ferrara Tradition

Ferrara Café become known for its torrone, the traditional Italian nougat candy. A baker pours large amounts of whole almonds and filbers, while a huge mixing machine blends the nougat candy ingredients.

Whole nuts are used rather than chopped nuts because the entirety of the nut is what retains the flavor. This method of making Italian nougat candy is a time-honored style that is practiced in and brought over from the regian of Benevento.

Since there is no dairy in the candy, it packages and ships easily. For this reason, during World War II, many Italian-American soldiers overseas received torrone from their families at home via Ferrara's. At the store, you see torrone packaged and ready for consumption