Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Las Trojes Pepitoria Brittles

Las Trojes Pepitoria Mixed Seeds BrittleI was shopping for candy downtown at Jack’s Wholesale Candy and found these brittle disks. They’re made by a local company named Las Trojes which is based in Anaheim. I’m not quite sure what the name means, as troje is a granary or barn but could also be a storehouse.

The packages are quite simple, and do a fantastic job of showing off the product. They’re all extremely simple: a mix of sugar and seeds and/or nuts. They were also very inexpensive, at only $1 each for a two ounce package.Seed brittles are a beguilingly good snack but they’re also a great way to bind together vexing little seeds into something easier to transport and consume.

I picked up all three varieties they had at the store.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Brittles

The packaging features a thick piece of cellophane folded over the round disk and held in place by the label sticker on the back (or is it the front?).

Las Trojes Pepitoria Mixed Seeds Brittle

Las Trojes Pepitoria Mixed Seeds Brittle is quite a gorgeous little find. There are peanuts, sesame seeds, almonds, coconut and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) with only the addition of sugar to hold it all together. There are no added oils or partially hydrogenated fats or gelatins. It’s a vegan snack.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Mixed Seeds Brittle

The disk is easy to snap apart for eating. It’s firm and crisp, but if you live in a humid area, they can become a sticky mess quite quickly. I don’t expect these would do well in parts of Texas or Florida for that reason.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Mixed Seeds Brittle

The distribution of nuts and seeds is pretty even, I didn’t find parts that seemed to be all one nut, though peanuts were by far the largest bulk. The plank smells quite toasty, with a little note of toasted sesame and perhaps even a bit of burnt nuts. The sugar has a honey note to it but doesn’t add a whole lot of sweetness to the brittle, as there really isn’t much more than is needed to bind everything together. The pepitas, peanuts and sesame seeds have the strongest flavor, I didn’t catch much of a contribution from the almonds or coconut.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Coconut Brittle

Las Trojes Pepitoria Coconut Brittle is a great looking disk. It’s thick and crisp and doesn’t look like anything you’d make at home with store bought coconut flakes. These look fresh and rustic.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Coconut Brittle

The brittle has a little bit more bend to it, probably because the coconut is more fibrous and makes breaking it a little harder. The toasted coconut scent is incredible, the caramel and creamy tropical notes all swirl together. Though there’s a lot of crunch at first, it turns very chewy after that. The toffee flavor of the burnt sugar is great and again, it’s far from being too sweet, though it is the sweetest of the three products.

Las Trojes Pepitoria Pepita Brittle

Las Trojes Pepitoria Pepita Brittle is a great mix of greens and browns, the pumpkin seeds are glossy and toasty. I love pepitas in trail mixes, but I never eat them on their own. It smells like toasted pumpkin seeds, just like you’d expect. The seeds are crunchy and a little grassy tasting. This is the least sweet of the entire set and for the most part it’s about the pumpkin seeds. Though some of the seeds looked a bit burnt, I didn’t get the same sort of bitter toasted note from this that I did with the mixed brittle.

Las Trojes Pepitoria BrittlesThey’re all beautiful and wholesome snacks that barely qualify as candy. That’s not to say that they’re not laden with calories. The Pepita one is the leanest at 260 calories for the 2 ounce portion, but it also has 7 grams of protein and only 16 grams of sugars. The Mixed Brittle is 300 calories but packs 8 grams of protein and only 15 grams of sugar. The fat in there is from the nuts and seeds, which are generally regarded to be better for you than dairy or animal fats ... though still watch the calorie count. The Coconut one comes in as full on candy, even with only two ingredients with 310 calories, 200 of them from fat and only 3 grams of protein.

All the nutrition aside, I find these sorts of snacks more satisfying than many candies. There’s a great mix of textures and flavors, plus they’re really beautiful to look at. I’d definitely pick these up again, but I’d probably try to share them. They work far better when consumed right after opening and of course I find it hard to keep from eating the whole package anyway.

Related Candies

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  2. Adams & Brooks P-Nuttles plus Coconut
  3. Trader Joe’s Soft Peanut Brittle
  4. El Almendro Turron Selection
  5. Old Dominion Brittle
  6. Morning Glory Confections: Chai Tea & Cashew Brittle
  7. Munch Bar
  8. Pocky Kurogoma (Black Sesame)


Name: Pepitoria Mixed Seeds Brittle
    RATING:
  • SUPERB
  • YUMMY
  • TASTY
  • WORTH IT
  • TEMPTING
  • PLEASANT
  • BENIGN
  • UNAPPEALING
  • APPALLING
  • INEDIBLE
Brand: Las Trojes
Place Purchased: Jack's Wholesale Candy (Los Angeles)
Price: $1.00
Size: 2 ounces
Calories per ounce: 150
Categories: All Natural, Candy, Brittle, Nuts, 8-Tasty, United States


Name: Pepitoria Pumpkin Seed Brittle
    RATING:
  • SUPERB
  • YUMMY
  • TASTY
  • WORTH IT
  • TEMPTING
  • PLEASANT
  • BENIGN
  • UNAPPEALING
  • APPALLING
  • INEDIBLE
Brand: Las Trojes
Place Purchased: Jack's Wholesale Candy (Los Angeles)
Price: $1.00
Size: 2 ounces
Calories per ounce: 130
Categories: All Natural, Candy, Brittle, 8-Tasty, United States


Name: Pepitoria Coconut Brittle
    RATING:
  • SUPERB
  • YUMMY
  • TASTY
  • WORTH IT
  • TEMPTING
  • PLEASANT
  • BENIGN
  • UNAPPEALING
  • APPALLING
  • INEDIBLE
Brand: Las Trojes
Place Purchased: Jack's Wholesale Candy (Los Angeles)
Price: $1.00
Size: 2 ounces
Calories per ounce: 155
Categories: All Natural, Candy, Brittle, Coconut, 8-Tasty, United States

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Comments
  1. These look about the size of a rice cake? Is that correct? I can see where a ricecake made of fat and protein would be high on the calorie count I’m sure very tasty though.

    Comment by Leigh on 3/07/12 at 10:21 pm #
  2. These have the diameter of a rice cake, but are thinner. And the pumpkin seed one is AWESOME.

    Comment by Leah on 7/30/12 at 9:41 am #
  3. Can I buy these online? Do you have a link?

    Comment by Fz on 11/21/16 at 1:57 pm #
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