{"id":10483,"date":"2026-10-08T11:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/urun\/unalan-plain-tahini-halva-1-kg\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:35:46","slug":"unalan-plain-tahini-halva-1-kg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/unalan-plain-tahini-halva-1-kg\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00dcnalan Plain Tahini Halva, 1 kg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00dcnalan Plain Tahini Halva 1 Kg<\/strong> is a plain tahini halva supplied in a single block, designed for hotel breakfast buffets, bakeries, and professional kitchens that serve desserts. Since it comes in a block, you can determine the slice thickness yourself and serve it at the buffet either as a whole block or as pre-sliced pieces. Santral G\u0131da has been providing wholesale food supplies throughout Istanbul since 1995: delivering <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/areas-of-activity\/\">to hotels, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and institutional food service operations<\/a> in 39 districts, 6 days a week, with next-day delivery.  <\/p>\n<h2>What is the wholesale price for 1 kg of \u00dcnalan tahini halva?<\/h2>\n<p>The price shown on this page <strong>is the retail price for a single package (1 kg block)<\/strong>. Special prices apply based on quantity for purchases by the case or pallet; therefore, it is always more advantageous for businesses that make regular purchases to request a quote item by item. Since tahini and sugar prices fluctuate rapidly in the food market, you\u2019ll receive the most up-to-date price upon <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">requesting a quote<\/a>; the payment terms and delivery date will also be clarified in the quote.  <\/p>\n<h2>What is tahini halva, and how is it made?<\/h2>\n<p>Tahini halva is a traditional dessert made <strong>by combining tahini\u2014extracted from sesame seeds<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>with boiled sugar syrup<\/strong>. An extract derived from the root of the carob plant is added to the mixture; this is what gives the halva its familiar fibrous, layered texture. No milk or dairy products are used in its production, making tahini halva a natural alternative for guests who do not consume dairy at the breakfast buffet.  <\/p>\n<p>Plain tahini halva serves as the base for the other varieties in this group: by adding cocoa, pistachios, or walnuts to the same dough, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/cocoa-halva-1000-g-8-koska\/\">cocoa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-pistachio-1000g8-koska\/\">pistachio<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-walnut-4kg2-koska\/\">walnut<\/a> variants are produced.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is the 1-kilogram block suitable for?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A 1-kg block is the right packaging for businesses that serve 25 to 40 portions of halva per day.<\/strong>  Medium-sized hotel breakfast buffets, boutique hotels, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants that serve dessert platters use this size. The block is small enough to be used up in a day, yet large enough that you won\u2019t have to open a new package every day. <\/p>\n<p>For large hotels and institutional food service operations with daily consumption far exceeding this amount, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-walnut-4kg2-koska\/\">blocks weighing more than 4 kg<\/a> are more economical; for cafeterias, hospitals, and catering services that require hygienic single-serving portions, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/plain-halva-15-g-seyitoglu\/\">15-gram single-use packages<\/a> are appropriate.<\/p>\n<h2>How many servings does 1 kg of tahini halva make?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>At the deli counter, a 1-kg block, sliced into standard 25-30 g slices, yields approximately 33-40 servings.<\/strong>  If you work with 40\u201350 g portions on a dessert plate, this number drops to 20\u201325 portions. You also need to factor in the amount of crumb loss that occurs during cutting: if the block is cut while it\u2019s cold, the waste increases significantly. <\/p>\n<p>Practical planning: At a breakfast buffet for 100 people, about one-third of the guests take some halva\u2014which amounts to an average of one block per day. You can base your weekly order on this ratio. <\/p>\n<h2>How is tahini halva served at a hotel breakfast buffet?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The best method is to leave the block whole and place a wide-bladed spatula or halva tongs next to it;<\/strong> the second option <strong>is<\/strong> to slice the block in advance and arrange the slices with a little space between them. Slicing it in advance speeds up service, but since the surfaces of the slices come into contact with the air, they begin to dry out after the second hour\u2014serving sliced portions during peak hours and the whole block during slower times is the most efficient combination. <\/p>\n<p>In the Turkish breakfast section, helva\u2019s natural companions <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/butter-1000-g-pinar\/\">are<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/honey-comb-kg\/\">comb honey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/clotted-cream-180-g-teksut\/\">kaymak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/mulberry-molasses-700-g-12-koska\/\">mulberry molasses<\/a>, and butter. For businesses planning a breakfast buffet, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wholesale-food-supply-for-hotels\/\">our hotel supply page<\/a> provides a detailed list of breakfast buffet product categories. <\/p>\n<h2>How do you cut tahini halva? To slice it without it crumbling <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cut the halva at room temperature (18\u201322 \u00b0C) using a wide, thin knife in a single stroke without pressing down.<\/strong>  Do not use a saw blade; the saw teeth will crumble the fibrous structure. If the block has been taken out of the refrigerator, you should wait at least 30\u201340 minutes; cold halva cannot be cut\u2014it will break. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wipe the knife every 3\u20134 slices\u2014the fat that accumulates on the surface will spread to the next slice.<\/li>\n<li>First cut the block in half, then cut each half into slices; cutting from one end at a time increases waste.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the cut surface of the remaining block with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is the difference between plain, chocolate, pistachio, and walnut halva?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>All four are made from the same dough; the difference lies in the ingredients added, and consequently in their intended use and cost.<\/strong>  Plain halva is the most neutral variety and the most popular choice at the breakfast buffet; the chocolate-flavored version is a favorite among children and young guests; the pistachio and walnut varieties are better suited for dessert platters and serving dishes.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Variety<\/th>\n<th>Characteristics<\/th>\n<th>Best Use<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Plain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Neutral, sesame-based<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast buffet, general public<\/td>\n<td>The most popular item at the buffet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/cocoa-halva-1000-g-8-koska\/\">Chocolate<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Sweeter, with a hint of cocoa<\/td>\n<td>Kids&#8217; menu, caf\u00e9 plate<\/td>\n<td>When served alongside the plain version, both are consumed more often together<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-pistachio-1000g8-koska\/\">Pistachio<\/a><\/td>\n<td>A nutty texture, rich<\/td>\n<td>Dessert platter, serving, special occasions<\/td>\n<td>The variety with the highest unit cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-walnut-4kg2-koska\/\">Walnut<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Distinct walnut aroma<\/td>\n<td>Served in large portions, traditional menu<\/td>\n<td>Typically produced in large blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>An important distinction for businesses that manage allergens: varieties containing pistachios and walnuts contain tree nuts, while plain halva does not. On menus where allergen labeling is required, these two groups must be served in separate containers and with separate serving utensils. <\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between tahini halva and tahini?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tahini is a smooth paste made by grinding sesame seeds; tahini halva, on the other hand, is made by combining this paste with sugar syrup and gum arabic and then solidifying it.<\/strong>  Tahini is unsweetened and spread with a spoon; halva is sweet and sliced. In the kitchen, the two are not used interchangeably. <\/p>\n<p>At the breakfast buffet, most establishments offer both: <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/tahini-5kg-unalan\/\">\u00dcnalan tahini is mixed with 5 kg<\/a> of pekmez and served in a spreadable consistency, while helva is served in slices. For businesses looking for smaller packages, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/tahini-620g12-koska\/\">620 g<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/tahini-550g-segmen\/\">550 g<\/a> options, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/tahini-molasses-mixture-20-g100-segmen\/\">20 g portions of the tahini-pekmez mixture<\/a> for individual servings. <\/p>\n<h2>Is tahini halva vegan? Does it contain gluten? <\/h2>\n<p><strong>The classic ingredients of plain tahini halva are sesame seeds, sugar, and carob extract\u2014all three are plant-based, meaning the recipe contains no dairy products.<\/strong>  Gluten is also not a natural ingredient in the recipe. However, the claims that a product is both vegan and gluten-free can only be made through the official label on the packaging: if products containing gluten or tree nuts are manufactured at the same facility, a cross-contamination warning will be included. <\/p>\n<p>The rule that businesses making vegan or gluten-free claims on their menus must follow is clear: base the claim on the packaging label of the specific batch you have on hand, not on the text on this page. Allergen information may vary by batch. <\/p>\n<h2>How do you store tahini halva? Should it be kept in the refrigerator? <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tahini halva should not be stored in the refrigerator, but rather in a cool, dry place at a temperature between 15 and 20 \u00b0C, on a shelf out of direct sunlight.<\/strong>  Storing helva in the refrigerator causes two problems: it hardens and becomes impossible to cut, and it absorbs moisture from the door, making its surface sticky. Do not place the helva near the oven, dishwasher, or a hot stove in the pantry. <\/p>\n<p>The cut surface of the opened block is covered with plastic wrap, and the block is kept in its original packaging inside a sealed container. The shelf life of unopened packaging is determined by the manufacturer; please check the packaging for the best-by date of the shipment batch. <\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>Causes<\/th>\n<th>What to Do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Oil Leakage on the Surface<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The ambient temperature has risen above 25 \u00b0C; the oil has separated from the tahini<\/td>\n<td>This is not a defect. Move the block to a cool environment, wipe the surface with a paper towel, and continue serving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hardening, breakage during cutting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chilled in the refrigerator or kept at 10 \u00b0C or below<\/td>\n<td>Let it rest at room temperature for 30\u201340 minutes, then slice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Surface tackiness<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Humid environment or refrigerator moisture<\/td>\n<td>Store in a dry place; cut off the sticky surface and discard it; the remaining block can be used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Disintegration of the fibrous structure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cold cutting or saw blade<\/td>\n<td>Adjust the blade and temperature settings; use the crumbled portion as a sweet garnish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>1 kg, a large block, or individual portions? Which package is right for you? <\/h2>\n<p><strong>The deciding factor is not the unit price, but how many days it takes to use up the product.<\/strong>  If opened halva is consumed slowly, the surface dries out and negates the unit price advantage. The table below shows the correct packaging based on your weekly consumption. <\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Packaging<\/th>\n<th>Weekly consumption<\/th>\n<th>Typical operation<\/th>\n<th>Advantages \/ disadvantages<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>15 g per serving<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Irregular, per-person serving<\/td>\n<td>Cafeteria, hospital, office, and room service<\/td>\n<td>Highest hygiene and portion control; highest unit cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1 kg block<\/strong> (this product)<\/td>\n<td>1\u20134 kg<\/td>\n<td>Boutique hotels, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants\u2014dessert platters<\/td>\n<td>Slice thickness is flexible, with minimal waste; the most balanced option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4\u20135 kg block<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8 kg and above<\/td>\n<td>Large hotel buffets, institutional dining, catering<\/td>\n<td>Lowest unit cost; risk of surface drying with slow consumption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Alternatives in the same category: <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/plain-halva-1000g8-koska\/\">Koska plain halva, 1 kg<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-plain-1-kg-segmen\/\">Se\u011fmen plain halva, 1 kg<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/halva-walnut-4kg2-koska\/\">Koska walnut halva, 4 kg<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/plain-halva-15-g-seyitoglu\/\">Seyido\u011flu single-serving plain halva, 15 g<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What foods are typically served with tahini halva?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The classic accompaniments to helva are grape molasses, honey, clotted cream, and butter;<\/strong> together with sourdough bread and plain tea, they form the sweet part of a Turkish breakfast. At the pastry shop, however, helva is paired with ice cream, coffee, and hazelnut paste. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/molasses-5000-g-koska\/\">Grape molasses (5 kg<\/a> ) and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/mulberry-molasses-700-g-12-koska\/\">mulberry molasses<\/a> \u2014the most commonly consumed accompaniments to helva<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/honey-comb-kg\/\">Comb honey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/flower-honey-5kg-koska\/\">blossom honey, 5 kg<\/a> \u2014 the dessert corner of the buffet<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/clotted-cream-180-g-teksut\/\">Cream<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/butter-1000-g-pinar\/\">butter<\/a> \u2014 the classic trio on bread<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/fiskobirlik-hazelnut-spread-300-g\/\">Peanut butter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/strawberry-jam-15-g-100-segmen\/\">single-serving jams<\/a> \u2014 add variety to the breakfast buffet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Businesses looking to source their entire breakfast buffet from a single supplier can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun-kategori\/breakfast-deli\/\">our Breakfast &#038; Deli category<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Where is tahini halva used in pastry and dessert production?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tahini halva is used in the bakery both as a finished product and as an ingredient.<\/strong>  Most common uses: as a topping for ice cream, crumbled halva in a cheesecake crust, as a filling for halva cookies, as an accompaniment to slices on a dessert platter, and grated halva sprinkled over warm milk-based desserts.<\/p>\n<p>The key point to keep in mind during preparation is temperature: halva releases oil and loses its fibrous texture at temperatures above 40 \u00b0C, so <strong>it should be added to the dough after baking, rather than mixed in before it goes into the oven<\/strong>. If it is to be mixed into whipped cream, the cream should be cold, and the halva should be gently folded in at the very end. <\/p>\n<h2>How do wholesale orders and deliveries work?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You submit your product list, receive an itemized price quote the same day, and the order you approve arrives at your business the next day.<\/strong>  We make deliveries 6 days a week to Istanbul\u2019s 39 districts and surrounding provinces using our own fleet of vehicles. There is no online payment option on the website; every order is processed through a quote and approval process. <\/p>\n<p>You can place your order <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">through our contact page<\/a>, via WhatsApp, or by creating a list <a href=\"\/katalog\/\">from our online catalog of 1,100 products<\/a>. For businesses currently in the supplier evaluation process, <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/how-to-choose-a-wholesale-food-supplier-a-guide-for-hotels-restaurants-and-cafes\/\">our guide on \u201cHow to Choose a Wholesale Food Supplier\u201d<\/a> lists the comparison criteria. <\/p>\n<h2>How many items are in a box? Does the price change when purchasing by the pallet?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The price listed on this page is for a single 1-kg package.<\/strong>  Since the number of cartons and pallet configuration may vary depending on the production batch, your sales representative will provide up-to-date carton information in writing along with your quote. Tiered special pricing applies to carton and pallet purchases; a fixed-price period may be established for businesses that make regular weekly purchases. <\/p>\n<h2>Product Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Product:<\/strong> \u00dcnalan Plain Tahini Halva<\/li>\n<li><strong>Packaging:<\/strong> 1 kg (1000 g) block<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variety:<\/strong> Plain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun-kategori\/breakfast-deli\/\">Breakfast &#038; Deli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Cool, dry place; 15\u201320 \u00b0C; do not refrigerate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Hotel breakfast buffet, bakery, caf\u00e9, restaurant dessert plate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> 39 districts of Istanbul and surrounding provinces, 6 days a week, next-day delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For batch-specific information such as nutritional value, allergen information, best-by date, and number of packages per carton, <strong>always refer to the label on the packaging you have on hand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>If you liked this product<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/tahini-5kg-unalan\/\">\u00dcnalan Tahini 5 Kg<\/a> \u2014 tahini from the same brand, mixed with grape molasses for spreading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun-kategori\/breakfast-deli\/\">Breakfast &#038; Deli category<\/a> \u2014 honey, grape molasses, jam, butter, and the full range of deli products<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/katalog\/\">Online catalog<\/a> \u2014 Browse 1,100 products on a single screen, create your list, and request a quote<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a quote<\/a> \u2014 send us your product list, and we\u2019ll send you an itemized price quote the same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plain tahini halva, 1 kg single-piece block. 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