In our diet many foreign dishes and delicacies have taken root, and speaking about them, one can not help remembering halva. This product came to us from Persia - in our days this country is called Iran. In Arab countries, they know the use of sweets: the composition of halva is incredibly simple, but at the same time surprisingly useful.
What is halva made from?
In a homogenous greenish-gray mass, it is difficult to guess its original ingredients - unless a strong oil smell reveals the presence of seeds in it. The most common and famous kind of halva is - what did you think? Indeed, of them - sunflower seeds. They are heavily crushed and fried, and as a base add the whipped sugar paste - caramel . The result is a delicate, crumbly, sweet and delicious halva, so loved by children and adults around the world.
In addition to this kind of halva, there are several more types - from sesame, almonds, pistachios, other types of nuts and with the addition of additional components. Most of them are popular only in Arab countries.
Sunflower halva composition
Vitamins E, B1, B2, D and PP, as well as such minerals as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, copper, sodium, magnesium and others were noted in the composition of this product. The content of iron in halva is close to the record - 32-34 mg per 100 g. Therefore, for those who suffer from iron deficiency, this product simply needs to be included in your diet.
Halva is a high-calorie product, and for 100 g of product there are 516 kcal. Of these, about 10 grams are proteins, about 35 grams are fats, and about 55 grams are carbohydrates . The product is really quite heavy, however, in its defense it is worth noting that fats and proteins in the composition are very useful for the organism, of plant origin. However, even they are not abused, and it is very important to eat halva only, not more than 50-70 g per day.