The confetti di Sulmona ( sg.: confetto di Sulmona) are candy-coated almonds, a speciality of the city of Sulmona, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, where the oldest confectionary factory is located. [1] [2] They are commonly given as favors for weddings or other celebrations. Confetti di Sulmona sugar-coated almonds are often wrapped in brightly colored cellophane and arranged into flowers, or other shapes.
Confetti di Sulmona are listed as a traditional Italian food product (PAT) by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. [3]
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References
- ^ "Home - Regione Abruzzo - Dipartimento Turismo, Cultura e Paesaggio". conoscere.abruzzoturismo.it. Archived from the original on 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Confetti - Bittersweet Love at Sulmona's Pelino Confetti Museum". Lifeinabruzzo.com. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ Mipaaf. List of traditional food products.