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Walnut, flour-based, traditional Turkish dessert
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Walnut dry flour halva (40 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Walnut dry flour halva is a traditional Turkish sweet made by slowly toasting flour in fat, then sweetening it and mixing in walnuts. It is shaped or served in small portions, with a drier, more crumbly texture than syrup-soaked desserts; recipes vary between households.
The toasted flour gives it a warm, nutty aroma, while walnuts add a little crunch. In Turkey it is commonly offered with tea, after a meal or when guests visit; elsewhere, it makes a distinctive addition to a dessert spread or a cup of coffee. Flour, sweetener and fat make it an energy-dense treat, with walnuts contributing some fibre and protein. A small piece is satisfying alongside unsweetened tea or coffee.
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
55g
· 20% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 7% · Fat 40%
Vitamins
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:
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NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
9.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.9:1).
Walnut dry flour halva is a Turkish sweet made by toasting flour with fat and combining it with sugar and walnuts. Unlike smooth, syrup-soaked halva, the dry style is typically crumbly and is often shaped into small portions.
Walnut dry flour halva is made by slowly toasting flour in butter or another cooking fat, then mixing in sugar and walnuts. Recipes differ on whether they use a little syrup, but steady stirring and gentle heat help prevent the flour from scorching.
Walnut dry flour halva is meant to have a dry, crumbly texture rather than the soft consistency of syrupy flour halva. If it will not hold its shape, press it firmly into a mold while warm or add only a small amount of liquid, if your recipe allows.
No. Walnut dry flour halva is a drier, often more crumbly variation of Turkish flour halva, and it includes walnuts. Many familiar flour halva recipes use syrup to create a softer mixture, though ingredients and methods vary by household.
Add the walnuts to walnut dry flour halva near the end, after the flour has toasted. This keeps the nuts from burning during the longer cooking step and leaves their flavor and texture noticeable in the finished sweet.
Not always. Some walnut dry flour halva recipes mix sugar directly into the toasted flour, while others add a small amount of syrup. Too much liquid can make this style soft and heavy instead of keeping its characteristic dry, crumbly texture.
Walnut dry flour halva tastes bitter when the flour or walnuts have burned. Toast the flour over gentle heat, stir it continuously, and add the walnuts toward the end so they warm through without overcooking.
Serve walnut dry flour halva in small pieces, either molded while warm or crumbled onto a plate. It is commonly enjoyed at room temperature with tea or coffee; if it breaks apart, gently press the portion together before serving.
Store walnut dry flour halva in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The walnuts can lose their fresh flavor if the sweet sits in a warm spot, so keep it away from heat and enjoy it within a few days for the best texture.
Yes, walnut dry flour halva can be frozen in an airtight container or individually wrapped portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving. Its texture may become more crumbly after thawing, so press pieces together gently if needed.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.