The family and traditional processes in Xixona have evolved to become a benchmark in the world of nougat today. The nougat industry of the people of Xixona and their descendants has set the route to follow for those who make food products in this town in Alicante.
Only authentic Jijona and Alicante nougat receive the Denomination of Origin Xixona (D.O. Xixona). Therefore, it is necessary to follow the traditional artisanal manufacturing methods which are still applied today by Sirvent: