Nougat de Montélimar (French)
Nougat de Montélimar is a classic French confection from the town of Montélimar in the Drôme department. It is a chewy, white sweet made primarily from honey, sugar, egg whites, and roasted almonds, sometimes with pistachios or candied fruit. This protected regional specialty is a celebrated treat of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This confection is very high in carbohydrates from sugar and honey, and also contains a significant amount of fat from the nuts. A typical 100g serving provides roughly 400-450 calories, offering some protein and minerals like magnesium from the almonds.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 5 µg |
Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Authentic Nougat de Montélimar must adhere to a strict production code, including using local honey and almonds, to earn its 'Indication Géographique Protégée' (IGP) status. Its texture is uniquely defined by the precise, slow cooking of the honey and sugar mixture, which can take over 24 hours to achieve the perfect consistency.
