Alfajor de Medina Sidonia PGI
Cakes made in the Arab tradition in the town of Medina Sidonia (Cádiz), from pure bees' honey, almonds, hazelnuts, flour, breadcrumbs and spice (coriander, clove, anise, sesame and cinnamon).
Tasting notes
Golden brown when cut, with a slightly spicy aroma and a balanced flavor of nuts and honey.
Other notes
In the shape of small rolls, the cakes are sold individually or in boxes.
- Moisture (maximum): 12%
- Protein (minimum): 6%
- Fat (minimum): 9.50%
- Ash (maximum): 2%
Production / Processing method
The cakes are made from a recipe that has been followed in this town for centuries. The procedure begins with heating the honey. The toasted, crushed hazelnuts and almonds are then mixed in together with the honey, breadcrumbs, flour, toasted sesame, coriander, clove and anise. While still warm, the mixture is cut and cooled to room temperature then molded into the characteristic long cylindrical shapes. Cinnamon may also be added to the hot mixture. Finally, the cut rolls are dipped in syrup, coated with sugar and dusted with powdered cinnamon. They are then individually wrapped.
Regulatory Council
Consejo Regulador IGP Alfajor de Medina Sidonia
Plaza de España, s/n
11170 Medina Sidonia (Cádiz)
Andalucía
Tel: (+34) 956 413 252
dulces@aromasdemedina.es
Sources:
- Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
The cakes are made from a recipe that has been followed in this town for centuries.
- Alfajor de Medina 1
- Alfajor de Medina 2
Medina Sidonia (Andalusia)