- Glossary
- Amaretto - Italian almond liqueur
Amaretto - Italian almond liqueur
Amaretto is an Italian sweet liqueur with a distinctive almond flavor, though traditionally made from apricot kernels. The most famous brand is Disaronno Originale from Saronno. Amaretto is used to make cocktails, desserts, and tiramisu. It is produced by macerating almonds or apricot kernels in spirits, giving it a characteristic sweet almond aroma.
- Amaretto is traditionally made from apricot kernels, not almonds.
- The most famous brand, Disaronno, comes from Saronno.
- Alcohol content ranges from about 24-28%.
- Amaretto is a key ingredient in the Amaretto Sour cocktail.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
336 kcal
17 %
Proteins
100 mg
< 1 %
Fats
300 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
47 g
18 %
Fiber
0 g
0 %
Salt
20 mg
< 1 %
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