General Questions

What is the secret behind Koska Halva’s quality and delicious taste?
Halva has high tahini content. Its quality and delicious taste are the results of Koska’s manufacturing its tahini 100% from sesame seeds with its proficiency in production in its own continuous facilities.

 

How does Koska process its sesame and tahini?
Koska manufactures its tahini 100% from sesame seeds in its own continuous facilities. Our tahini does not contain any additives or preservatives.

 

Is tahini a nutritious ingredient?
Yes, tahini is naturally rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, and dietary fiber. It also contains several minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

 

What is the cholesterol level in tahini?
Tahini is produced 100% from sesame seeds. Since the sesame plant does not contain cholesterol, tahini is also cholesterol-free.

 

Why does halva become oily?
Halva is a natural, long-lasting product with no added preservatives. In case of a temperature change it can become oily but does not spoil. When left uncovered it can gather moisture and soften but it will revert back to its original texture if trimmed with a knife.

 

What is the optimum temperature and duration for melting halva in the oven to spread it easily on bread or pastries?
You can heat for 10 minutes at 150-180°C.

 

Is There Plant-Based Protein in Tahini Halva?

Each sesame seed contains approximately 20% protein. Tahini produced from sesame seeds offers a high amount of plant-based protein, making it an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. Protein is one of the building blocks of the body and is essential for muscle development, repair, and maintaining overall health.

References

  1. Labban, L., & Sumainah, G. M. (2021). The Nutritive and Medicinal Properties of Tahini: A Review. Retrieved from https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:245932431.