Published: 2023-07-16
János Somodi from the Florida Ice Cream Parlour in Balatonmáriafürdő has won Hungary's Ice Cream of the Year award. His winning flavor is walnut caramel with almond and walnut variations. In this article, we will discuss the details of the competition and highlight some of the other award-winning ice creams.
Ice Cream of the Year Winner: Walnut Caramel with Almond and Walnut Variations
János Somodi's walnut caramel with almond and walnut variations was awarded the Gold Medal and the ICE CREAM OF THE YEAR trophy. This flavor impressed the judges and the general public with its unique combination of flavors.
Other Award-Winning Ice Creams
The competition featured 81 ice creams in various categories. Here are some of the other winners:
- Confectioneries and artisanal ice cream parlours category:
- Silver: Coffee chocolate with hazelnut by Dávid Wilheim from Da Crema Ice Cream Parlour
- Bronze: Bana-nut by Jeno Vadócz from Promenade Café
- M Free From category (sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and dairy-free ice creams):
- Gold: Almond Garden by Roland Kovács from Krem Confectionery
- Silver: Black Paw by Dávid Wilheim from Da Crema Ice Cream Parlour
- Bronze: Plum Tree by Jeno Vadócz from Promenade Café
- Chocolate category:
- Gold: Savoury caramel pear by József Végh from Krem Confectionery
- Silver: Black Lamb by Erika Toth from Black Sheep Café & Kitchen
- Bronze: Flemish Chocolate by Balázs Ipacs from FrieslandCampina Hungary
- C category (for ingredient manufacturers & distributors):
- Gold: Gundelek’s Favourite by Norbert Takács from m-Gel Hungary
- Silver: Yoghurt mango lassi with lime and cardamom by Attila Rétfalvi from MasterMartini Hungary
- Bronze: Colombian coffee with Piedmont hazelnut by Attila Rétfalvi from MasterMartini Hungary
- C/M-Free From category: Ingredient manufacturers and distributors:
- Gold: Pomáz VIP Pineapple by Norbert Takács from m-Gel Hungary
- Silver: Free From mango with lemon verbena by Róbert Cseri from KEN Carpathia
- Bronze: Fruit soup with oat dumplings by Tamás Andok from Nectar
Audience Award and Special Awards
The audience award went to Minty Cucumber by Attila Pálfi from Vitorlás Ice Cream Parlour. Additionally, there were special awards given by professional associations, the City of Komárom, and the First Hungarian Round Table Knight Order to recognize exceptional flavors such as Rákóczi cottage cheese with rosemary and baked apricot and Mango sorbet with beetroot foam and meringue variation.
Conclusion
Congratulations to János Somodi for winning Hungary's Ice Cream of the Year award with his walnut caramel with almond and walnut variations. The competition showcased a variety of unique and delicious ice creams, highlighting the talent and creativity of Hungarian ice cream makers.
Questions & Answers
Who was the winner of the Ice Cream of the Year award in Hungary? János Somodi from the Florida Ice Cream Parlour in Balatonmáriafürdő won the Ice Cream of the Year award in Hungary.
What was the winning flavor of the Ice Cream of the Year award? The winning flavor of the Ice Cream of the Year award was walnut caramel with almond and walnut variations.
Where was the Ice Cream of the Year award ceremony held? The Ice Cream of the Year award ceremony was held by the Hungarian Confectionery Association.
