We stock a wide selection of Italian sugared almonds and chocolate dragees. Available in 1 kg boxes.

• Sugared almonds in pastel colours. £10 per kilo Silver almonds £18 per kilo and gold almonds £25 per kilo - approx 250 per box
• Chocolate dragee ovals in pastel colours. £10 per kilo, silver £18 per kilo and gold £25 per kilo - approx 250 per box
• Large heart dragees in pastel colours and red. £10 per kilo, silver £18 per kilo and gold £25 per kilo - approx 250 per box
• Mini heart dragees in pastel colours and red. £10 per kilo, silver £18 per kilo and gold £25 per kilo - approx 1000 per box
• Foil-wrapped milk chocolate hearts in red, lilac, pink, silver and gold (£30 per kilo)- approx 175 per box
• Other confectionery and colours now available - please call us on 01285 770447 to find out more.

Please note that one kilo = 50 favours each containing five almonds, oval dragees or large heart dragees

Why we use sugar-coated almonds

The association of almonds with love goes back to Greek legend when a young man called Demophon was prevented from seeing his lover Phyllis. Demophon was sent for by his ill father and could not return immediately to Phyllis. Sadly Phyllis interpreted Demophon’s absence as a sign that he was no longer interested in her and she hung herself. The Gods touched by her love transformed her into an almond tree. When Demophon returned and discovered that Phyliss had sacrificed her life, he was so struck with grief that he too offered a sacrifice to the almond tree and then in response the tree blossomed. Impetuous youth and undying love were thus symbolised by the almond.