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7 Facts about Nutella you may not know plus 6 tempting recipes

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Katy Rose by Katy Rose
February 4, 2019
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TRY THIS RECIPE: Cinnamon chocolate hazelnut spiral buns

On the 5th of February every year, chocolate fans around the globe celebrate World Nutella Day. Here are 7 fun facts to amaze your friends: 

1. Nutella is from the same company that brings us Ferrero Rocher, Kinder eggs and Tic Tac!

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Photo by Fischer Twins on Unsplash

RECIPE: Baked Nutella chocolate torte

2. Nutella was originally a budget replacement for chocolate
When Italy experienced a severe economic recession after World War II, hazelnuts were used to stretch out expensive cocoa powder. The hazelnut and cocoa mixture was known as “gianduja”.

RECIPE: No-bake Nutella squares

3. The Ferrero company is a family owned business, now in its 3rd generation.
The current leader of the company is Giovanni Ferrero.

RECIPE: Nutella mug cake for one

4. The Ferrero family has a combined estimated wealth of €25 billion, and are ranked as the richest family in the Italy. 

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World Nutella day Tuesday 5 February. Our famous Nutella doughnuts will be available in store and through @orderin_sa ????????????

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5. Most of the hazelnuts used by the Ferrero company are grown in Turkey. 

BAKE THIS RECIPE: Chocolate and hazelnut caramel bars

6. Ferrero uses 25 percent of the global supply of hazelnuts.

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A post shared by Nutella (@nutella) on Sep 24, 2018 at 8:00am PDT

7. The Ferrero company has a large agricultural operation in South Africa, growing hazelnuts.
The farms were planted in 2014, with the first viable harvests expected in 2019-2020.

READ NEXT: We tested Nutella vs 3 cheaper alternatives and the winner was clear

MAKE THIS TONIGHT: Nutella hot chocolate truffles

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