THE SWEET LANGUAGE OF CULTURE: TURKISH LOKUM

Turkish Delight is one of the most famous desserts of Turkish cuisine, consisting of a starchy dough and sugar syrup. Since the 18th century, this dessert has spread from the Ottoman Empire all over the world, contributing to the international recognition of Türkiye's cultural and gastronomic identity.

HISTORICAL JOURNEY OF TURKISH DELIGHT

Turkish delight originated during the Ottoman Empire. However, the first examples of this dessert form date back to Arab and Persian cuisines. When Turkish delight was introduced to Europe in the 19th century, it gained immense popularity.

MATERIALS AND VARIETIES

Turkish delight is usually made on the basis of water, sugar and starch. In different varieties, additional ingredients such as fruit juice, rose water, walnuts, pistachios are used. This results in many different variations of Turkish delight.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Turkish delight making is a process that requires a lot of care and skill. Mixing the ingredients in the right proportions and at the right temperature determines the quality of the Turkish delight.

INTERNATIONAL REVERBERATIONS: TURKISH DELIGHT IN THE WORLD

Turkish delight became known worldwide with the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and began to be produced in many countries under the name "Turkish Delight".

SWEET HARMONY OF TURKISH DELIGHT AND CULTURE

Today, despite the rapid rise of the fast-food and confectionery industry, Turkish delight has managed to remain a taste unique to Turkish culture. It plays an important role in the promotion of Türkiye, especially in touristic regions and abroad.