Sesame Flour Halva

Description

Sesame Flour Halva: A Nutritious and Traditional Delight

Sesame Flour halva is a nutritious and traditional delicacy with high nutritional value, made from crushed sesame seeds or sesame paste. Sesame, an oilseed originating from central Africa, is rich in antioxidants and protein, and is cultivated in various countries including Myanmar, India, Sudan, China, Nigeria, and Iran.

Introduction to Agricultural Product:

Sesame halva, produced by Kashavarz Agricultural Industries, combines sesame paste with natural cardamom and wood extract. It’s highly regarded in the health food category due to its valuable ingredients. With a recipe dating back ninety-five years, it remains one of Kashavarz’s top-selling products.

This halva contains no preservatives or chemical additives, using only high-quality raw materials and adhering to food industry hygiene principles.

Distinguishing Features:

Compared to traditional sugar halva, sesame halva contains more sesame paste and less sugar. Some varieties even omit sugar altogether, replacing it with natural syrups like grape or date syrup.

Benefits and Advantages:

Sesame halva is packed with calcium, protein, and antioxidants, offering over seven times the calcium content of milk due to its sesame base. It’s a valuable source of plant-based protein, recommended for vegetarians and athletes.

Rich in unsaturated fatty acids like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, it helps lower LDL cholesterol levels and boosts the immune system with its abundant antioxidants.

Other benefits include:

• – Boosting body metabolism
• Preventing cardiovascular diseases
• Strengthening the digestive system and stomach
• Aiding muscle strength and reducing muscle weakness
• Enhancing memory, especially in growth stages
• Supporting hair health by reducing hair loss

History and Usage:

Sesame halva has been a staple in Iranian cuisine since ancient times, often consumed for breakfast or as a snack. Its history traces back to the Safavid era when a king ordered its production for soldiers with specific criteria: compactness, high energy, long shelf life, and non-spoilage. The renowned scholar Sheikh Bahai developed a product meeting these requirements, earning royal approval. Since then, sesame halva has remained a nutritious and health-focused delicacy.

Storage Conditions:

Store sesame halva in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The appearance of oil on the surface over time is natural due to the beneficial fats in sesame.