Halva refers to various local confection recipes. The name is used for referring to a huge variety of confections, with the most geographically common variety based on toasted semolina.
Haitoglou Sesame bars (“Pasteli" in Greek) are traditional confections made with whole sesame seeds coated in a honey, and sometimes sugar and syrup. Widely popular in the Mediterranean, Asia and the Middle East, these classic treats were considered “health food” in ancient Greece.
Halva refers to various local confection recipes. The name is used for referring to a huge variety of confections, with the most geographically common variety based on toasted semolina.