{"id":1577954,"date":"2019-12-12T16:12:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T21:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1577954"},"modified":"2020-04-09T14:33:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T18:33:40","slug":"divine-finds-halvana-tahini-with-a-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/divine-finds-halvana-tahini-with-a-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"DIVINE Finds: Halvana \u2013 Tahini With a Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love Middle-Eastern food and flavours, have we got news for you. We tried some of Halvana\u2019s tahini-based products.\u00a0 Tahini is, simply, ground and hulled sesame seeds.\u00a0 It is the main ingredient in the similarly name condiment.\u00a0 It is also a key ingredient in hummus and the star of one of our favourite sweet treats \u2013 halva.\u00a0 The name Halvana came from, what founder Mark Stein called the intersection of Halva and Nirvana.\u00a0 Stein happened upon a small sesame seed miller using ancient 200-year-old Syrian stones to pulverize the seeds into Tahini.\u00a0 After tasting the unique smooth, velvety texture, he was inspired to bring those tastes back to Canada. That is how Halvana came to be, in a nutshell (or sesame seed pod as one would have it).<\/p>\n

These products are perfect if you are entertaining.\u00a0 They are plant-based, non-GMO, kosher and vegan so everyone can enjoy them.\u00a0 If you are looking for more natural products at meal-time, these are made without additives, preservatives and are free from colours. \u00a0Did we mention that they are also shelf-stable? We had the opportunity to try some products from the line and wanted to share our experiences with you.<\/p>\n

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Halvana Halva Classic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I grew up eating halva.\u00a0 It was always fresh, in bulk.\u00a0 My issue was that the texture of canned halva never really measured up to what you would get at a market. \u00a0If you haven’t tried this sweet dessert, you really should.\u00a0 Halva has a unique gritty texture with almost a sweet, creamy taste.\u00a0 There just isn\u2019t anything like it.\u00a0 I was skeptical trying Halvana\u2019s Classic Halva, but I am happy to say that the texture was spot on.\u00a0\u00a0 It reminded me of the treat that I enjoyed in Middle Eastern<\/a> markets.\u00a0 The sesame dessert is also available in chocolate mousse, pistachio and maple flavours.\u00a0 Just a tip \u2013 store halva is a cool, dry place once you open it to keep it tasting fresh.<\/p>\n

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Halvana Hot Chili Tahini Squeeze<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The spice lover in me loved the pleasant heat from the Tahini.\u00a0 It is perfect with a falafel salad.\u00a0 The convenience lover in me loved the squeeze bottle and the fact that the condiment can be stored at any temperature, even once it has been opened.\u00a0 The classic flavour is great to have one hand if you have a family member or guest that cannot tolerate spice. It is also available in pesto, maple and dark chocolate.<\/p>\n

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Halvana Chili Za’Tar Hummus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The hummus had an authentic texture that I wasn\u2019t expecting.\u00a0 Real Middle Eastern hummus has a creamy texture.\u00a0 I love the hummus made it North America as well, but the texture can be slightly gritty or even lumpy.\u00a0 Halvana\u2019s Classic Recipe Hummus has the smooth texture found only the Middle East.\u00a0 The hummus doesn’t require refrigeration, so it’s perfect for an on-the-go snack.<\/p>\n

Halvana products are available in the GTA at Pusateri\u2019s Fine Food locations or you can shop online at halvana.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halvana supplied the products for editorial consideration.\u00a0 Views are our own.<\/p>\n

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If you love Middle-Eastern food and flavours, have we got news for you. We tried some of Halvana\u2019s tahini-based products.\u00a0 Tahini is, simply, ground and hulled sesame seeds.\u00a0 It is…<\/div>\n
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