Maria Nata - Taste Different

The Origins of Pastel de Nata?

The Portuguese custard tart - known as the pastel de nata - is one of the most popular sweet treats on the planet. Its origins date back to Portuguese monasteries and convents over 300 years ago where the monks and nuns thought of a delicious way to use up the huge amount of egg yolks left after the whites had been used for starching their clothes. As a result of their ingenuity and prudence the Doce Conventual (alternative name for pastel de nata) was born, and Portugese natas have been loved ever since.

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All Pastel de Nata Are Not Created EqualPizza always tastes better when it’s been made by the Italians. A nata always tastes better when it comes from the oven of a Portuguese pastry chef. Other suppliers try to replicate the Portuguese pastel de nata recipe. Some might do a reasonable job. But they’re always missing the key ingredient: Portugal.

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We are a Portuguese-owned business supplying the UK market. Our products are made ONLY in Portugal. We bring Portugal to your plates. Your clients will relish nata dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar, served with a rich cappuccino or espresso. That’s how we do it in Portugal. That’s the Maria Nata difference.

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