I found Cocoa Halva by Attiki in duty free shop at Heraklion airport among various Greek halvas displayed there. One of the reasons why I bought it was the price: it used to be much more expensive than others 🙂 So I was curious to try this halva, which costed more, but was packed quite simple. To be honest, I presumed that this manufacturer cared more about the quality of halva itself and less about the design of the paper box. And it turned out that I was right!
Cocoa Halva by Attiki tasted delicious and it was also an interesting one. Maybe because of the stone-ground sesame (which was used in production process), maybe because of the concealed sweetness, but the savour of this halva was a little bit different. For me, it seemed rather like nourishing snack than a sweet dessert. So, it could be a great choice during Lent or when you are fasting. Its texture was quite soft, but, to state the fact, the surface and the bottom were a little bit sticky…
Although I liked Cocoa Halva by Attiki, the price of this treat seemed overblown. However, if you prefer not bitter halva, the most likely you will enjoy it.
Price: 8,50 Eur (400 g package) bought in duty free shop in Heraklion airport
Ingredients:
tahini (grounded sesame), glucose, sugar, emulsifier (mono- and di- glycerites of fatty acids), cocoa (1,1%), saponaria officinalis.
Nutrition facts (per 100 g):
Fat 31 g (of which saturates 5 g), carbohydrates 48 g (of which sugars 45 g), fibre 4 g, proteins 9 g, salt 0,035 g.
Energy: 511 kcal (2135 kj)
