Gaz

History (Iranian Nougat)

The first producer and of course the inventor of the Iranian Nougat was Mohammad Ali Shakerchian in Isfahan. Isfahan Gaz is the most desirable type of Iranian Nougat and is more than 450 years old. Isfahan was the capital of Iran during the Safavid era and this pastry was produced for the first time during the Safavid era in this city.  A pastry made in the Isfahan district called Gaz, derives its name from the sweet, milky honey (angebin) found on the Gaz plant. The sticky white substance is formed from honeydew. Angebin is one of the few fructose sugars which are found in nature.  Pistachio Gaz is much more popular in Iran, but if you don't like the taste of pistachios, you can try almond type.

Iranian Nougat (Gaz)

Isfahan Gaz is one of the famous Iranian souvenirs which we know as traditional snacks. Although Isfahan is the main producer of this sweet in Iran, this traditional Iranian sweet also is producing in other Iranian cities such as Hamedan, Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari, Kerman, Fars, and Yazd.  It is unlikely that anyone has traveled to Iran and not heard of this delicious Iranian sweet. Angebin, sugar, egg whites, almonds, and pistachios, cardamom, and rosehip are used for the preparation of the Iranian Nougat. Some producers also use a substance called Badka, which lowers its nutritional value.

Iranian Holidays and Celebrations

Gaz is one of the Iranian pastries used in Iranian festivals and celebrations. Nowruz is one of the most important holidays for Iranians. During the Nowruz holiday, family and friends visit each other's homes. typically, the host offers fruits and sweets to their guests. It is obvious that Gaz as a traditional Iranian pastry has a special role in the Nowruz. Many people buy them in beautiful and fancy packaging and give each other as a gift at Nowruz holiday.

Pistachio Gaz (Nougat)

Type of Persian Nougat (Gaz)

In general, the Persian nougat is in two types of pistachio and almond, each based on the amount of pistachio or almond kernel is used inside that, is subdivided into 10%, 18%, 28%, and customized type. It is available in various beautiful and fancy packaging. You can find the best Gaz with the best packaging in Irangenuine.

Almond Gaz (Nougat)

Customized

This type of Gaz is producing on the basis of buyers' orders and the amount of pistachio or almond inside that varies. It's worth noting that the quality and taste of it depends more on the angina and other compounds than the pistachio and almond used inside it. Usually, it should not be more than one-third of the weight of the whole sweet, ie 33% of the pistachio and almond.

Floured

Interestingly enough, unlike most people's guess, the difference between flour and an ordinary Gaz is only in their packaging. In fact, the constituents of floured nougat are no different from an ordinary one. The production process and structure of the flour nougat are quite similar to that of the ordinary type. In the packing process instead of using plastic wrap to keep it moist and preventing it from drying out, it is packing in plenty of flour.

Sohan gaz

Sohan Gazi is product of combination of two original Iranian sweets. Nougat which contains pistachios and almonds and is covered with Sohan. Especially for those who enjoy eating Iranian pastries.

 

Persian Nougat (Gaz)

Important tips for buying Iranian Nougat

Over 90% of Iran's producing in Isfahan. So needless to say that Isfahan is the best place to buy this amazing pastry. Typically the Nougats which contain angebin are several times more valuable than ordinary Nougats and are also higher in nutritional value.

  1. The color of it should be white and have a pleasant aroma.
  2. The packaging must necessarily include the name and specifications of the factory, health license, net weight, ingredients, and expiration date.
  3. Try shopping from reputable stores.
  4. Do not place the product behind the windshield and in direct sunlight.
  5. Keep the product in a cool, dry place to maintain the quality of the product.
  6. When purchasing it, select the items that are included in the health packaging and pay attention to the date of expiring and the health license.

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