Louga – The Crunchy Peanut That Makes You Crack

Ah, the Louga ! This crispy little wonder that makes the taste buds dance and makes everyone agree.  In Togo, it's called Louga, Ghana, it is Kate, but whatever its name, one thing is certain: once you taste it, it's hard to stop!

Imagine roasted, crushed peanuts, coated in golden caramel and cut into small sweet bites... Everything cracks in your mouth before releasing this delicious mixture of grilled and sweet flavors which instantly takes you back to your childhood.

It's the kind of treat that you snack on without seeing time pass, and which always ends up mysteriously disappearing... (Yes, it was you who ate everything, no need to look for a culprit ).

Everyone calls this nougatine “Louga“. Even sellers adopted the name, and even today, no one knows who was the first to skin “Nougatine“, but everyone enjoys good “Louga”! 

In short, if you like simple but incredibly addictive sweets, the Louga is a safe bet. So, ready (e) to fall for this little gem of Togolese gastronomy?