Classic Moments of Taste
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As sweet as melting sugar, it gently warms every heart. Delicate and tender, it accompanies moments of joy. Royal Nougat conveys unspoken affection with its soft texture—a graceful sweetness perfect for gifting.
— Moment made for heartfelt giving
The Creation of Royal Nougat
The nougat crossed the sea to Keelung, becoming a beloved local sweet
In 1949, when air travel was still limited, the Port of Keelung was Taiwan's most important international trade gateway. A pastry master from Shanghai—some say Hong Kong—settled in Keelung and introduced sugar-making techniques that helped establish the craft of nougat in Taiwan.
Taiwan's cool winters made nougat especially popular, as its sweetness brought warmth and became a traditional treat for sharing blessings and joy during the Lunar New Year.
A traditional bakery in Keelung later became the first in northern Taiwan to produce handmade nougat. In the early 1990s, the second generation transformed it into a specialty nougat shop, earning a reputation that spread far beyond the city.
Hotel Royal refined the flavor
Royal refined select ingredients to create a balanced, tender nougat for all ages
In 2006, President Lin Ching-Po of Hotel Royal Group received nougat from a friend in Keelung. Impressed by its taste, he asked Chef Lin Cheng-Hsien of Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei to research the recipe.
Chef Lin consulted industry experts and friends, learning that the market offered only almond and peanut nougats, with textures varying widely—some too hard, others overly sticky.
He sampled nougats from shops across Taiwan, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, then refined the recipe through detailed study of each ingredient. After years of testing and adjustment, he finally created a perfectly balanced nougat—soft yet firm, with a superior texture loved by all ages.
Secret of Royal Nougat’s Taste
Recommended as a "Taipei Must-Buy," it is most proud and popular gift choice
French handcrafted Échiré butter
Made with Echire butter, the "LV of butter," and Pyrenees fleur de sel, giving the nougat silky smoothness and balanced sweetness.
Australian volcanic macadamia nuts
Uses Australian volcanic macadamia nuts, rich in aroma and nutrients, the king of nuts with buttery, wholesome flavor.
Traditionally cooked malt syrup
Made with traditional malt syrup, sugar, and Japanese trehalose in golden balance, creating gentle sweetness and a soft, chewy texture.
Natural spring water from Mt. Fuji
Blended with pure Mt. Fuji water and rich Open Country milk powder for a smooth, creamy nougat with a mellow flavor.
Delivers every heartfelt gift
Royal Nougat is sold at our hotels, sharing its sweetness in moment
Royal Nougat combines French butter and whole milk powder for a rich aroma. Malt syrup and trehalose give gentle sweetness and a soft, chewy texture. Mt. Fuji water, hot spring salt, and fleur de sel add balance, while crisp macadamia nuts bring a smooth, lasting taste.
❚ Royal Handmade Nougat Original 30 pcs
NT$480
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Ingredients | Malt syrup, macadamia nuts, French unsalted butter, whole milk powder, sugar, trehalose, natural water from Mt. Fuji, egg white, hot spring salt, egg white powder, fleur de sel.
❚ Royal Handmade Nougat Matcha Flavor 30 pcs
NT$480
Ingredients | Malt syrup, macadamia nuts, French unsalted butter, whole milk powder, sugar, trehalose, natural water from Mt. Fuji, egg white, matcha powder, hot spring salt, egg white powder, fleur de sel.
