We reveal the secrets: what are halva made of.

Of what do halva? Probably, not everyone thought about the answer to this question. What for? And so very tasty! And if delicious, then there is no need to puzzle over the problem, of which halva is made. And still…

It is difficult to say what the halva consists of. This product may have a variety of cooking options, but two components of traditional halva remain unchanged: nuts crushed to the state of the paste, and sugar. And then everything is simple: sunflower halva is made from sunflower seeds, sesame - from sesame, peanut - from peanuts and so on. All these variants differ from each other not only with taste qualities, but also with fat content, satiety, even benefit for our organism. Yes, halva is really very useful. Let's leave aside the difficult chewing and the huge amount of calories (by the way, the latter can not be considered an absolute drawback, because halvah fats are vegetable, which means they are easy to digest and well processed by the body). Another undoubted advantage of halva is the simplicity of storage. Indeed, the delicacy does not need either a cold or a sealed package. However, for a long time to store halva personally I could not - somehow quickly disappears from the locker. And you?

If you understand well, what halvah is made from, then you can understand why it is so useful. For example, sunflower halva has the beneficial properties of sunflower - hence, it contains many vitamins B1 and F1. Namely, these vitamins are beneficial for both the appearance of a person and the state of his vessels. In general, those who consume sunflower halva receive a charge of vitality, energy and protect the vessels from cholesterol plaques. Sesame halva, in addition to all the above, helps to get rid of migraines, it is good as prevention of osteoporosis and even helps to fight the development of bowel cancer. And peanut halva makes our cells faster update - which means that we look younger and fresher. The whole point is that cold-pressed oil is used for making delicacies - and it is also known as a medical product. Well, you would agree, get a prescription for halva treatment, right?

Analyzing what halvah is made from, scientists came to the conclusion that it can be called the most savory treat. The sugar content in halva is only 30%, while traditional sweets and cakes contain about 80% of sugar. Halva is even recommended for the elderly, since it contains a lot of elements useful for the body. But to overdo the use of sweets is not recommended - especially for those who easily gain weight. In addition to sugar, halva contains high-calorie proteins and fats, which makes it 2 times more calories than jam.

And now a surprise for researchers who do not understand much about what halvah is made of, but it is imperative that we try the new recipe ourselves. This is Azerbaijani halva and, of course, it differs significantly from Iranian (traditional), but it is good in taste and easily prepared at home. So, first prepare a slow syrup from half a cup of water and a half cup of sugar. Two glasses of flour slightly dried in a pan, add 300 g of melted butter and salt. You can use turmeric as a seasoning. The resulting mass should be roasted on fire until a dark color (slightly reddish). The mass must be stirred all the time - otherwise the components will burn to the frying pan. Yes, by the way, it's best to use Teflon dishes and a wooden spoon. When the flour takes a dark shade, it is necessary to pour in the prepared syrup. All also need to stir, and when all the components are connected, you need to prevent the mass for another three minutes and immediately spread out on plates. Sprinkle with cinnamon and treat everyone close.