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In 1989, the Barsoumian brothers and their wives started Amoretti®. With a single recipe for European-style almond pistachio truffle in hand, they set up shop in a nondescript industrial section of Chatsworth, California.

The almond-pistachio truffle did not make it past the company's infancy, but it laid the groundwork for future items. Finding a market for the highly-unique truffle proved to be difficult, however, the company found a large audience with the truffle's deconstructed ingredients of almond paste and pistachio paste. In particular, many bakers found success with Amoretti's distinctive almond paste, a deliciously unique combination of almonds and sugar, which is still available today!

As their customer base grew, Jack, Maral, Ara, and Hasmig happily agreed to create and test new products with willing accounts. Slowly, the business grew from a handful of offerings to thousands.

2002 proved to be a hallmark year for the company as the United States trusted its best pastry chefs to solely use Amoretti® in the World Pastry Championships. The United States went on to win for the very first time, an event typically won by France or Belgium. This further cemented Amoretti®'s legacy in the flavor world. Countless customers ranging from the corner mom-and-pop patisserie to Fortune 50 large-scale food manufacturers further entrusted Amoretti® to flavor their creations.

A key component to Amoretti® has been to consistently favor quality over quantity, and perfection over profit. Amoretti® routinely spends inordinate amounts of time incessantly tweaking and testing its products to ensure the highest level of satisfaction from its most ardent supporters and customers.

The Barsoumian family knows Amoretti® would not exist today were it not for the quality of its products, and it is a value on which there will never be a compromise.

Over the decades, Amoretti® has grown their production facility, R&D lab, and culinary kitchens to service the needs of bakers, brewers, and chefs around the world. Amoretti offers kosher and non-GMO project verified products.

Empower your imagination with Amoretti® ingredients and flavorings!

Amoretti In The News

Terra Firma Magazine

When Jack and Maral Barsoumian walk through a grocery store, they’re always delighted to see their products on the shelves. Regardless of what aisle they’re in—condiments and sauces, baking, beverages—they’re bound to see something they made...

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