Sicilian Almond Paste

Almond lovers, we've found your holy grail in this Sicilian almond paste from Pariani. It’s made purely from Romana almonds from Val di Noto, an ancient, ultra-flavorful variety that thrives in southeastern Sicily—no sweeteners or preservatives involved. The almonds are peeled, roasted, and ground to make this silky smooth paste with a rich flavor and a velvety texture that's ready to be eaten in a multitude of delicious ways.Based in Givoletto, just outside of Torino, Pariani’s slogan is “Research and Excellence”—and they mean it! Research is, in fact, the way the company began; the founder, Mattia Pariani, was a student at the University of Torino when his thesis on hazelnut oil won the National Innovation Prize. Not content to stay on the academic side, he decided to turn his prize-winning idea into action. He founded his namesake company in 2010, focusing on oil and other products made from the world-famous nocciola Piemonte. Over time, Pariani has expanded its focus to the five es