The secrets of Macaroons

A film by Lionel Baillon
Produced by PARAMONTI

Synopsis

Although the recipe of macaroons dates to centuries ago in Italy, its French variation has become one of the greatest food commercial achievements of the two decades. This French colorful gastronomy icon has become one of the most sought-after pastries around the world. Be it a gastronomic delicacy or industrial product, they are available in local bakeries or supermarkets and are even sold as frozen food. This one-off reveals some of the secrets around the macaroon’s making  and recent history, as well as some of the scandals related to it.