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Halvah

Sesamum indicum (main ingredient) Allergens: Sesame, Tree Nuts (often added)
Halvah

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Pedaliaceae (for sesame)
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Eastern European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sesame seeds, Sugar

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

A dense, sweet confection popular in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, primarily made from tahini (sesame paste) and sugar, often with nuts or flavorings.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Halvah ?

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

Taste
Sweet, Nutty (Sesame), Slightly bitter
Texture
Crumbly, Dense, Flaky, Melt-in-mouth
Aroma
Toasted sesame, Sweet, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories516 kcal
Total Fat30.0 g
Saturated Fat4.8 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein14.0 g
Total Carbohydrate48.0 g
Dietary Fiber6.0 g
Total Sugars40.0 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Potassium400 mg

Le secret du chef

For a gourmet dessert, crumble halvah over ice cream, yogurt, or use as a unique crust for tarts. It melts beautifully into baked goods.

Substituts & Proportions pour Halvah

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Halvah est Tahini Fudge, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Homemade option providing similar sesame flavor and dense texture, customizable sweetness.

Substituts pour Halvah avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Tahini Fudge Meilleur 1:1 Homemade option providing similar sesame flavor and dense texture, customizable sweetness.
Marzipan 1:1 (volume) Similar dense, sweet, and moldable confection, but with almond flavor instead of sesame.
Turkish Delight 1:1 (volume) Different texture (gelatinous) but similar sweet, traditional confection often with nuts.
Peanut Brittle 1:1 (volume) For a hard, nutty, sweet confection, if sesame isn't essential.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Halvah

  1. Look for fresh, pliable blocks.
  2. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent drying out.

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

  • Coffee
  • tea
  • dark chocolate
  • pistachios
  • citrus
  • honey.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Halvah ?

Sweet, Nutty (Sesame), Slightly bitter Toasted sesame, Sweet, Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Halvah ?

Le meilleur substitut est Tahini Fudge (1:1). Homemade option providing similar sesame flavor and dense texture, customizable sweetness.

Comment choisir et conserver le Halvah ?

Look for fresh, pliable blocks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent drying out.

Ingrédients Confectionery associés

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