Turkish delight or lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic gum, bergamot orange, or lemon.
Where To Buy Turkish Delight In South Africa?
Yottis Turkish Delight
Address: Unit 1 – 3 Wynberg Business Park 33 Andries St South, Wynberg, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 11 440 2015
Sweet hypermarket
Address: Corner Discovery Rd &, Genesis Blvd, Crown mines, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:25PM
Phone: +27 11 830 0538
Turquoise Turkish Grocer
Address: 142 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30PM
Phone: +27 63 667 5862
Turkspirit Cafe.
Address: 16 Plein St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Sat
Phone: +27 82 482 4002.
Is Turkish delight healthy?
Lokum which is a healthy and natural food contains carbohydrates, starch and sugar. Excess consumption of lokum may cause indigestion of these components, resulting in the liver oil. This means weight gain. Therefore, lokum should not be consumed excessively.
Is Turkish delight OK for diabetics?
Suitable for diabetics and dieters. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per 100g: 258 kCal, Fat 0g of which saturates 0g, Carbohydrates 21g of which sugars 0g, polyols 78.4g?, Fibre 3.2g, Protein 0.1g, Salt 0g.
Is Turkish Delight Gluten Free?
Yes, there are no ingredients containing gluten in this sweet – it is Coeliac or Celiac friendly.
Is Turkish Delight vegetarian?
Traditional Turkish delight is 100% vegan; however, some modern recipes now use gelatine as a setting agent. This means that although a Turkish delight recipe may be dairy-free, it still might not be vegan if gelatine has been used in the recipe.
Is Turkish Delight nut free?
Our authentic Turkish Delights filled with protein rich pistachios are the perfect compliment for coffee, tea, and even wine!
General Information.
| Allergen Information | Contains: Tree Nuts, Gluten Free, Hazelnuts, Pistachio Nuts |
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| Country of origin of primary ingredient(s) | Turkey |