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Candy Around the World

Nougat is a traditional sweet in France, Italy (where it is called torrone ), Spain (where it’s called turrón ), and the Middle East, where it’s often made with rose water and pistachios. Some authorities say that the original recipe was brought to Europe via the Middle East, although others say it originated in Greece.
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