- Glossary
- Halva - Middle Eastern sweet
Halva - Middle Eastern sweet
Halva is a traditional Middle Eastern confection with centuries of history. The most common variety is made from tahini sesame paste and sugar. It features a characteristic crumbly texture and nutty flavor. A flour-based version using semolina also exists.
- The most common variety is sesame halva made from tahini paste.
- Halva has a history spanning many centuries back to antiquity.
- Two main varieties exist, sesame-based and flour-based.
- It is popular across the Middle East, Balkans, and India.
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