NUREMBERG GINGERBREAD

It is world famous and for most people inseparably connected with Christmas – the Nuremberg gingerbread! These internationally renowned delicacies date back to Franconian monks, who made sweet pastries as early as the 14th century.
They placed the dough on wafers to prevent the dough from sticking to the baking sheet. The imperial city owes its fame and tradition as the home of gingerbread to its convenient location – at the intersection of the old spice and trade routes. Since Nuremberg was one of the most important trading centers, the exotic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and foreign almonds could be easily acquired. Passed down from generation to generation, secret recipes for Nuremberg gingerbread are still used today.

GENUINE NUREMBERG GINGERBREAD

Since 1 July 1996, the Nuremberg gingerbread has been protected throughout Europe as a “Protected Geographical Indication” and may bear the seal of the EU.
The original Nuremberg gingerbread may only be called gingerbread, which is produced within the city limits of Nuremberg.

GENUINE NUREMBERG GINGERBREAD – ELISEN

Named after the beautiful daughter of a Nuremberg gingerbread maker, the so-called “Elisenlebkuchen” are the masterpieces of the guild. Gingerbreads, which are called “Elisenlebkuchen” must contain at least 25% nuts and may consist of a maximum of 10% flour.