Halva - Vanilla - Macedonian - 5.5 lb bar

Halva is a confection originated in the Balkans and eastern Mediterranian regions. It is made from ground sesame seeds, honey, and other ingredients such as dried fruit, pistachio nuts, farina (semolina), and almonds. The ingredients are blended together, and poured into bars or long loaves. Tahini (sesame cream), the basic ingredient of Halva, is an excellent sourse of protein (26%) and polyunsaturated fats (60%), is rich in vitamins and has traces of iron and magnesium. This variety of Halva is sweeted with vanilla flavoring.