Description
Mexican snack food
Technical
Alegría is a Mexican candy made from seeds of amaranth and honey or sugar that is produced mainly in the town of Santiago Tulyehualco in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City. It has been known as alegría, Spanish for "joy," since the 16th century. The alegría of Tulyehualco was officially declared Patrimonio Cultural Intangible de la Ciudad de México in September 2016.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
caramelizednuttyhoney-liketoasted grainvanilla
Wine Analogy
Similar to the caramel notes in a Madeira wine
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the nutty aromas in a medium roast Colombian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of warm gourmand fragrances with honey and vanilla notes
Culinary Applications
Alegría de AmarantoMexico CityTraditional binding of puffed amaranth with syrup creates portable energy food
Dulce de AlegríaOaxacaIncorporates chocolate coating for ceremonial offerings
Alegría ModernaContemporary MexicoUsed as gourmet dessert component with fruit infusions
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersesame (if used as topping)