Sunflower Halva
Crumbly, caramel-sweet, melt-in-the-mouth.
EASTERN EUROPE · TRADITIONAL · ~500 G
What it is
Halva is what happens when finely ground sunflower seeds meet a hot caramel of sugar and glucose syrup. A natural emulsifier (soapwort root) gives it the layered, fibrous texture that crumbles between your fingers and slowly melts on the tongue.
The Eastern European version uses sunflower rather than sesame — earthier, less floral, more comforting. Eat a small piece with strong black tea or strong black coffee. Some people also crumble it over yoghurt or fresh curd cheese.
Ingredients
Sunflower seed kernels, sugar, glucose syrup, vegetable fat, soapwort root extract, vanilla flavour.
Typical recipe — check pack for the exact ingredient list, recipes vary by producer.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
| Energy | ~2200 kJ / 525 kcal |
| Fat | 32 g |
| of which saturates | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g |
| of which sugars | 38 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0,1 g |
Typical values — actual values on pack.
Allergens & storage
Contains: sunflower seeds. No UK statutory allergens declared by default — check pack for any "may contain" warnings.
Store in a cool, dry place, well wrapped. Halva softens in heat and dries in dry air, so keep it sealed once opened.
Net weight: ~500 g (sold by weight, slight variation)
A small square of halva and a strong cup of tea — that's the whole afternoon sorted.
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