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A Candy Upgrade
High-end nut brittle
Mama’s Goodies represent a novel twist on a candy that most Americans would consider a national treasure: These nut brittles were actually inspired by an “old-world Iranian recipe” from a mother-daughter team of immigrants. Each variety has only eight to ten ingredients (stuff like honey, maple syrup, nuts, sugar, and, yes, corn syrup), and the components yield a simple and pleasing end product.
Sesame Seed Nut Crunch is the best; the sesame flavor comes through with a purity and intensity that is surprising. Although there’s a sugary brittle coating, the seeds drive the flavor.
Cashew Nut Crunch is less interesting—the nut’s mild flavor is hidden beneath the sweet, honey-boosted taste of the brittle. The pecan variety fares better: After the same overwhelming brittle attack, the natural rolling, earthy, smoked nuttiness of the pecans battles back and asserts itself.
Almond Nut Crunch is dominated by a pleasant, lightly burnt caramel flavor. And Macadamia & Coconut Nut Crunch tastes like an effortless success, the clean, light macadamia flavor dominating each bite, with a natural coconut chaser bringing up the back half of the experience, a perfect complement to the sweet, nutty opener.
If you’re a brittle fan who’s seen and eaten the usual suspects, Mama’s Goodies are a swell way to take things to the next level.
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