Confectionery, Dessert | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Halva

N/A Allergens: Sesame, Tree Nuts, Peanuts
Halva

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Balkan, Eastern European, Indian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sesame seeds, Sugar

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Halva ?

A dense, sweet confectionery made from tahini (sesame paste) or flour, sugar, and sometimes nuts, often crumbly.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Halva ?

Le/La/L'Halva a un goût sweet, nutty (sesame), slightly bitter (from tahini), earthy avec des arômes toasted sesame, sweet, caramel.

Taste
Sweet, Nutty (sesame), Slightly Bitter (from tahini), Earthy
Texture
Crumbly, Dense, Melts in Mouth, Fibrous (due to sesame protein)
Aroma
Toasted Sesame, Sweet, Caramel
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 30g (1 slice)
Calories510
Total Fat30.0
Saturated Fat5.0
Trans Fat0.0
Cholesterol0
Protein12.0
Total Carbohydrate50.0
Dietary Fiber5.0
Total Sugars40.0
Calcium200
Iron3.0
Potassium300

Le secret du chef

Crumble halva over ice cream, yogurt, or roasted vegetables for a surprising textural and flavor contrast.

Substituts & Proportions pour Halva

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Halva est Tahini Paste (sweetened), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (add sugar/honey to taste). Provides the foundational sesame flavor and richness, but lacks the specific crumbly texture. Use in recipes where texture isn't paramount.

Substituts pour Halva avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Tahini Paste (sweetened) Meilleur 1:1 (add sugar/honey to taste) Provides the foundational sesame flavor and richness, but lacks the specific crumbly texture. Use in recipes where texture isn't paramount.
Sesame Snaps/Brittle 1:1 (crushed) Offers sesame flavor and crunchy texture, but is harder and more like a candy brittle, not crumbly.
Marzipan 1:1 For a dense, sweet confection, but almond-based, so different flavor profile and smoother texture.
Peanut Butter Fudge 1:1 Provides dense, sweet, and rich confectionery experience, but with peanut flavor instead of sesame.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Halva

  1. Look for brands with minimal ingredients (sesame, sugar, saponaria extract).
  2. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Halva ?

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Lemon
  • Honey
  • Pistachios
  • Chocolate
  • Yogurt

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Halva ?

Sweet, Nutty (sesame), Slightly Bitter (from tahini), Earthy Toasted Sesame, Sweet, Caramel

Quel est un bon substitut pour Halva ?

Le meilleur substitut est Tahini Paste (sweetened) (1:1 (add sugar/honey to taste)). Provides the foundational sesame flavor and richness, but lacks the specific crumbly texture. Use in recipes where texture isn't paramount.

Comment choisir et conserver le Halva ?

Look for brands with minimal ingredients (sesame, sugar, saponaria extract). Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Ingrédients Confectionery, Dessert associés

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