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Argentine Dulce de Leche

Buena Onda Foods presents an introduction to Argentine dulce de leche and prominent brands.

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Argentine Dulce de Leche

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  1. Dulce de leche

  2. About dulce de leche • Dulce de leche literally translates to “sweet of milk” • Traditional dulce de leche is made from slowly heating sugar, milk, and vanilla • Argentina is known for its dulce de leche and it is widely found in homes and restaurants in foods such as: • Panqueques con dulce de leche (crepes with dulce de leche) • Alfajores (cookies with dulce de leche between them) • As a condiment for toast or medialunas (similar to crescent rolls) www.buenaondafoods.com

  3. Dulce de Leche in Argentina • Dulce de leche is a common condiment in Argentina • Historically dulce de leche was a product that was made in the home • The making of dulce de leche can be a very time consuming and tedious endeavor that can take practice to get just right • In the early 20th century, a handful of companies began producing Argentine dulce de leche for sale at local groceries • Here is a look at some of the notable firms (mostly Argentine) producing high quality dulce de leche www.buenaondafoods.com

  4. La Salamandra dulce de leche • Since 1991, La Salamandra Dulce de Leche has been a premium line of dulce de leche in Argentina • La Salamandra is located about 90 km from Buenos Aires, near the town of Luján • It has won 1st prize at the Fancy Food Show in New York in the “Jams, Preserves, Sweet James & Dressings” • It is exported to select gourmet stores and restaurants in 25 countries www.buenaondafoods.com

  5. La Serenisima • La Serenisima was founded in 1929 and is a major dairy producer in Argentina • La Serenisima Dulce de Leche Estilo Colonial has less sugar than classic dulce de leche, which makes it thicker and creamier and have a more intense flavor • El Estilo Colonial is best for toast or crackers or use in desserts, cakes, or other sweet dishes www.buenaondafoods.com

  6. San ignacio • San Ignacio’s classic dulce de leche is the #1 selling brand of dulce de leche in Argentina • San Ignacio Dulce de Leche has been produced in the Santa Fé province, which is in the northeastern part of the country, since 1939 • San Ignacio is known for its silky smooth texture • It is available in either 450 g jars or 840 g jars www.buenaondafoods.com

  7. Cachafaz • Cachafaz is an iconic alfajor brand that also sells its own brand of Cachafaz dulce de leche • Cachafaz is produced in Ciudadela, a city in Greater Buenos Aires • Its dulce de leche has a silky smooth texture and is perfect for baking, dessert toppings, or by the spoonful www.buenaondafoods.com

  8. Nestle La lechera • Nestle La Lechera Dulce de Leche is a brand that is common through Latin America and can be found in the United States • Cans of dulce de leche or convenient plastic squeeze bottles of dulce de leche are available • Nestle La Lechera also produces sweetened condensed milk www.buenaondafoods.com

  9. Additional Resources • For additional information, see our article about Argentine Cuisine. • Browse our entire selection of Argentine Foods. • Check out our recipe ideas. www.buenaondafoods.com

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