Let me introduce it to you
You may find it with different names: Sesame seed candy/ bar/crunch, sesame nougat or παστέλι in Greek and different textures, from chewy to crisp. Usually consists of sesame seeds, sugar or honey (but ours are made with sesame and honey, only) and sometimes contains various nuts.
Let me deconstruct it for you
I am pretty sure you’re familiar with the health benefits of honey; as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal substance and an energy resource, of course. Sesame’s nutty flavour, adds texture to baked goods and ground sesame seeds make delicious spreads such as hummus, tahini and sesame butter. The seeds are a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and also a very good source of copper and manganese; very low in cholesterol and sodium; an alkaline food that supports bone and blood vessel health. They offer the most of the nutritional value when the entire seed is used (un-hulled).
Interesting facts and a famous phrase
Sesame snacks mixed with honey or syrup are favoured from the Middle East through South Asia to East Asia. Especially in the Indian cuisine, the Assamese tilor laru is a breakfast snack and the Maharashtran tilgul ladoo is associated with the festival of Mahar Sankranti. In Japanese cuisine, goma-dofu is made from sesame paste and starch.
Apparently, the famous phrase “Open Sesame” in the story of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” in One Thousand and One Nights may be inspired by the opening of the fruit capsule, which unlocks the valuable sesame seeds.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and try our delicious snack bars with sesame and honey or sesame, honey, linseed, raisin, almond and hazelnut. When combined with a cup of our olive leaf tea or freshly brewed coffee, a smile on your face is guaranteed!
