One of the most exported Lebanese products to the world, halawa is an appetizing sweet made from tahini, sugar and halawa extract, flavored with vanilla and other aromatic essences. With its delicious crumbly texture, it is recommended to be served with white coffee or simply with pita bread. Its name is simply derived from the Arabic word wah or alw meaning desserts or sweet.
Amount Per 100g
Calories 469
Total Fat 22 g 33%
Saturated fat 4.1 g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 8 g
Monounsaturated fat 8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 195 mg 8%
Potassium 187 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 60 g 20%
Dietary fiber 4.5 g 18%
Protein 12 g 24%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3% Iron 25%
Vitamin B-6 15% Vitamin B-12 0%
Magnesium 45%
Tahini, tahine, tehina, or sesame paste is a paste of ground sesame seeds used in cooking. Middle Eastern tahini is made of hulled, lightly roasted seeds. East Asian sesame paste is made of unhulled seeds.
Tahini is a major component of hummus bi tahini and other Middle Eastern foods. It is sold fresh or dehydrated.
1. Dip raw veggies in it. ...
2. Spread it on toast. ...
3. Drizzle it on falafel. ...
4. Use it to make Tarator sauce. ...
5. Dress your salad with it. ...
6. Make a double sesame burger. ...
7. Stir it into soup. ...
8. Have Main Course Baba Ghanoush
Nutritional Value per 100g
Energy 2,489 KJ (595 kcal)
Carbohydrates 3g
Fat 53.76g
Protein 17.00g
Vitamins:
Vitamin A 67 IU
Thiamine (B1) 106%/1.220mg
Riboflavin (B2) 36%/5.450mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) 14$/0.693mg
Vitamin (B6) 11%/0.149mg
Folate (B9) 25%/98
Minerals:
Calcium 43%/426mg
Iron 69%/8.95mg
Magnesium 27%/95mg
Maganese 69%/1.456mg
Phosphorus 105%/732mg
Sodium 8%/115mg
Zinc 49%/4.62mg
Other constituents
Water 3.05g
