What is Halva? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Halva?

Halva is a dessert made from sesame seed paste and sugar. It has a dense, fudgy texture and a sweet flavor.

What does Halva Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are the tiny oblong seeds from the flowering sesame plant. They are between 3 to 4 mm long and 2 mm in width. They are generally off white or black, with some that are a medium shade of brown. The flavor of the sesame seed is nutty and earthy. When roasted, these tastes come through strongly and provide a savory garnish to many East Asian dishes. Sesame seeds are also found in Western cuisine.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

canola oil

Canola oil is a popular and readily available oil in America, due to its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Canola oil comes from the rapeseed plant, the oil is pressed from the seeds and has a yellow color. It is a thin oil that is best for medium high heat, such as sautéing, though is commonly used for deep frying. Canola can be found in baked good, salad dressings, and a vast variety of food products.

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring used in baked goods, candies and drinks. It is made by infusing alcohol with vanilla pods or beans. This mixture sits for some months and is then strained. It is also extracted using heat and alcohol. The result of either is a thin brown liquid that smells and tastes like vanilla. It has a rich and gentle sweetness to its flavor.

Halva Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	140kcal	7%
Fats	7g	9%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	1g	50%
Carbs	16g	5%
Sugars	15g	30%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Halva?

1 oz of Halva contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Halva?

1 oz of Halva contains 16 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Halva?

1 oz of Halva contains 7 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Halva?

1 oz of Halva contains 15 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Halva?

There are 140 calories in 1 oz of Halva.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Halva?

There are 2245 calories in 1 pound of Halva.

How many calories are in 1 Recipe Serving of Halva?

There are 342 calories in 1 Recipe Serving of Halva.