2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
Halva is an ancient oriental delicacy, familiar to each of us since childhood. Each of us keeps its unique taste and aroma in memory, without even thinking about what is in the composition of halva, whether this product is useful, what is its history and what it happens to be. Meanwhile, she has something to boast and be proud of.
Iran is considered the birthplace of halvah. They began to make it here as early as the 5th century BC. The crusaders brought the product that delighted them to Europe. And in Russia, this exquisite oriental sweetness became known only in the 20th century. At the same time, sunflower seed halva, which is familiar to us, can be considered our national invention. In the "historical homeland" it is made from sesame seeds, nuts, carrots and many other products, but not from sunflower seeds. This type of dessert is popular in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus where the sun flower grows in abundance.
The composition of sunflower halva differs from the classic recipe only in the oil base. Otherwise, it is the same as it was invented in the East: seeds saturated with oils, caramel or sugar molasses and a foamy component in the form of licorice root or soap root. United into a homogeneous mass, they form the very delicate fibrousstructure that all sweet tooths love so much.
Besides sunflower, peanut halva is popular in Russia, sometimes you can find sesame and pistachio in stores. Recently, manufacturers have been adding variety to the assortment due to fillers, adding raisins, dried apricots, cocoa. Halva-filled chocolates are also becoming increasingly popular. There are many recipes on how to cook your favorite delicacy at home. And here the taste qualities depend only on the imagination of the hostess! After all, even the simplest composition of sunflower halvah can be changed, transforming the final product beyond recognition. For example, try using honey instead of sugar, combining its healing power with the beneficial qualities of seeds. And the cooking technology itself largely affects the taste of the dessert. That is why in the East it is still prepared only by hand.
By the way, the delicacy so familiar to us has many valuable properties. Seeds, which are in large quantities in the composition of sunflower halva, are rich in vegetable protein, folic acid, and vitamins. Its regular use has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. This is an excellent remedy for depression and lowering cholesterol levels. Therefore, the presence of halva in the diet is indicated for nervous disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
But it should be remembered that it is unacceptable to abuse this medicine, like any other. First of all, due to the highcalorie content (almost 530 kcal per 100 g of product), this most valuable product is contraindicated for overweight people. Sugar, which in large quantities is part of sunflower halvah, excludes it from the menu of diabetics. Caution should also be exercised by those who are prone to allergies. Well, for everyone else, a small daily portion of the ancient oriental sweetness is only good. Bon appetit!
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