Products tagged with 'floss halva'

Pişmaniye is a Turkish and Bosnian sweet in fine strands made by blending flour roasted in butter into pulled sugar. It is sometimes garnished with ground pistachio nuts. Although it is sometimes compared to cotton candy, both the ingredients and method of preparation are significantly different.

Pişmaniye is a Turkish and Bosnian sweet in fine strands made by blending flour roasted in butter into pulled sugar. It is sometimes garnished with ground pistachio nuts. Although it is sometimes compared to cotton candy, both the ingredients and method of preparation are significantly different.

Pişmaniye (Turkish) or floss halva is a traditional sweet, prepared in Kocaeli, Turkey, made by flossing thin strands of halva into a light confection. Made primarily of wheat flour and sugar, the strands are continuously wrapped into a ball shape and then compressed. The result is a halva with a light consistency, similar to cotton candy. Floss halva can be found in regular and pistachio flavors, and there are brands with halal or kosher certifications. A similar pistachio-based version of floss halva is popular in North India. It tends to be slightly denser and is often referred to as patisa or sohan papdi. In Chinese cuisine, a floss-like candy similar to pismaniye or pashmak halva, known as dragon beard candy, is eaten as a snack or dessert.

Floss Halva (Pişmaniye) is one of the most preferred types of floss halva and is produced by traditional methods. It is very tasty, light and soft. We believe that its texture and taste will surprise you. Pişmaniye one of the most consumed dessert in Turkey. The region where the production and consumption is most common is the Marmara region of Turkey. It is known that its homeland is the Balkans. If you haven’t tasted it, do not stop, order now and meet this unique flavor of Ugurlu Traditional Floss Halva (Pişmaniye).