Nowadays, foreign sweets such as Basque cheese cake and Taiwanese castella are becoming a trend. Introducing the slightly rare Turkish delight "Turkish delight".

Turkish delight

Turkey's famous traditional confectionery, also known as "genius sweets". In Europe and the United States, it is popularly known as "Turkish Delight". A small cube-shaped candy containing nuts and fruits.


This time, I bought "Pistachio Turkish delight" from "Divan". Divan is a confectionery brand founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 1956. We are developing sweets made with original recipes that make use of the blessings of Turkey's nature, including Turkish delight.

Divan "Pistachio Turkish Delight"

Ingredients are sugar, cornstarch, pistachios, acidulants and flavors. It comes in a package with fashionable patterns based on bright green reminiscent of pistachios. The content is 70g (2.47oz), and the purchase price at Seijo Ishii is 754 yen (tax included).


A cute bite-sized colon with a chewy texture. There is also a slight stickiness that sticks to the teeth, and the sweetness spreads with each bite. A pleasant accent with crispy pistachios. The unique aroma and richness add depth to the taste.


It's sweet and sweet, so even if it's small in size, you'll be satisfied with just one. It is recommended to enjoy it with black coffee or straight tea.