Why choose a nut butter in September?
September marks the return of creativity in the kitchen, between snacks, toast, desserts and savoury recipes that call for authenticity and natural ingredients. Nut butters – pistachio, hazelnut, almond – turn up everywhere: in homemade spreads, cakes and creams, but also in sauces and pestos. And yet they are far from all being equal!
To help you find your way around, here is a detailed comparison of the main options on the market, with a focus on Italian artisan quality. Each nut butter has its own profile, its uses, its storage constraints and its strengths for this month's cooking.
Discover the 100% pistachio butter, 1 kg · 100% Piedmont hazelnut butter, 1 kg · 100% almond butter, 1 kg
Comparison table: pistachio, hazelnut, almond – which one to choose?
*Bronte DOP pistachio butter and Piedmont IGP hazelnut butter are recognised for their unique aromatic profile, ideal for demanding chefs and pastry chefs.
Visit the professionals area for formats and advice
What to check before you buy
1. Origin and traceability
Go for a single-ingredient butter from an identified terroir. Italian artisan nut butters state their origin (Sicily, Piedmont, Calabria) and guarantee a consistent aromatic profile.
2. Aromatic profile and texture
Pistachio brings a rare intensity to pastry; Piedmont hazelnut wins you over with its sweetness and its praline side; almond, more subtle, is perfect for light creams or savoury sauces. Taste them separately to make up your own mind!
3. Storage and format
A 100% nut butter keeps in a cool place once opened and should be used within three months. For family or professional use, go for the 1 kg format for better freshness and a better price per kilo.
Put together a gourmet gift box around the nut butters
Using each nut butter well: practical tips
Pistachio butter
- Ideal for homemade ice cream, marble cakes, pistachio pesto or simply on toast.
- For a professional pastry effect, mix it into a pistachio spread discover the pistachio spread.
Hazelnut butter
- Perfect for dessert creams, homemade spreads or financiers.
- Try it too in a sauce for roasted vegetables or as the base of a mild vinaigrette.
Almond butter
- The most versatile: smoothies, macarons, white sauces, aperitif dips.
- Tip: add it to a DOP basil pesto for a creamy texture see the DOP basil pesto.
Frequently asked questions
Which nut butter should you choose for September desserts?
Pistachio butter reigns over ice cream, hazelnut over creams, almond over macarons. Choose according to your recipe!
Can these nut butters be used in savoury cooking?
Yes, they are perfect for pestos, sauces, stuffings and aperitif dips. Go ahead and experiment!
Where can you buy professional-quality nut butters?
For 1 kg formats and personalised advice, go through the professionals area or discover each product in the online shop.
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