Waverley Bakery in Glasgow had halted the production of both the nougat and the oyster wafer used in the treat, but a new manufacturer has stepped in to take over.
A nougat consists of a wafer layered with marshmallow and coated in chocolate. However, the treat has diverse versions.
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A single nougat features ice cream sandwiched between a single wafer and a chocolate-coated marshmallow wafer, while a double nougat includes two chocolate-coated marshmallow wafers.
However, a plan is ongoing to save the delicacy.
The Scottish confectionary company called Aldomak stepped in to save the treat.
Aldomak was producing the treat twenty years ago and is ready to revive the nougat to save it from “extinction”.
“The way that we used to manufacture is no longer suitable for the modern manufacturing era,” told Dario Riccomini, managing director at Aldomak Confectionary to STV.
“I think it’s worth saving. And I think we can really raise the quality levels and bring it back to what it used to be in the 70s and 80s.”
Aldomak produced the treat 20 years ago (Image: Aldomak)
A spokesperson for Aldomak explained that nougat holds a “special place” in Scottish food and that the disappearance of the treat would leave a “void in local businesses” as ice-cream parlours are struggling to find the treat since Waverley Bakery stopped the production.
Aldomak is looking for funds to restart the production they stopped 20 years ago and “ensure its legacy for future generations”.
“Together, we can ensure that this beloved treat continues to delight taste buds and evoke cherished memories across Scotland,” said Riccomini.
“Let’s save the nougat and preserve a piece of our heritage.”
The funds raised will be used to purchase the required machinery for production, secure ingredients, hire staff, and establish a supply chain to distribute nougats across Scotland.
Donations can be made on the Aldomak website and £10 contributions and above will include early access to freshly made nougats and a tour of the production facility.