Turkish delight is one of the most distinctive and familiar Turkish sweets because it has many features such as a soft flavor and smooth texture which made it the preferred choice next to coffee in addition to that it is one of the most diverse types of sweets in terms of ingredients that suit all tastes from lovers of nuts and pistachios to lovers the distinctive fruit flavor. This verity makes the nutritional value of Turkish delight varies according to the type of this addition and how fresh it is.
Delight is cooked in small boilers by the most skilled chefs where crushed sugar and cornstarch are added to the boiled pure water and stirred well until it reaches a cohesive and soft texture at the same time. After this stage luxurious nuts or special ingredients of each type are added that will give the delicacy its distinctive flavor and final shape.