What is Nutella?
Nutella is a sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero. It's made from sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, milk powder, lecithin, and vanillin. The spread has become a breakfast staple and dessert ingredient loved worldwide.
The Story
Nutella was born from a shortage. In the 1940s, cocoa was in short supply due to World War II rationing. Pietro Ferrero, a pastry maker from Piedmont in Italy, invented a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar, and just a little of the rare cocoa. The original version was called "Giandujot." In 1964, his son Michele Ferrero perfected the recipe and created Nutella as we know it today.
Founded
1964
Creator
Pietro Ferrero
Origin
Alba, Italy
Main Ingredients
Hazelnuts, Cocoa, Milk