The almond ice cream has been much more than just a refreshing dessert for centuries. It was considered a medicinal food, even recommended by doctors to strengthen the sick.
For this reason, our almond ice cream is much more than just a dessert to cool off and enjoy. It is part of the legacy of our ancestors, with an ancient recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 300 years.
Back then, medicine didn’t have the advances we have today, and food played a fundamental and key role in caring for health.
The healing properties of almonds
Almonds, rich in nutrients and healthy fats, have been valued since ancient times for their beneficial properties. Their high vitamin E content makes them a powerful antioxidant, while their healthy fats help reduce bad cholesterol. In addition, almonds are an energy source and provide a feeling of fullness.
Ice has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Applying ice to a sore area helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
The combination of almonds, with their nutritional and energetic properties, and ice, with its analgesic properties, made almond ice cream an ideal food for the sick. In fact, for many years it was prescribed by doctors as a natural remedy to treat various ailments.
A tradition that endures
At Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo, we continue to make our almond ice cream following the traditional recipe, passed down from generation to generation. We use the finest Mallorcan almonds and follow the same process that has been used for centuries.
When you try our almond ice cream, you’re not only enjoying its freshness and flavor, but you’re also connecting with an ancestral tradition. It’s an experience that transports you to another time, when food had a much deeper meaning.
We look forward to welcoming you at Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo to discover the best ancestral flavor.
