HISTORY OF TURKISH DELIGHT:
Turkish delight appeared in Anatolia ( Turkey ) in the 15th century and spread to all the towns of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. In the early days, the Ottoman word RAHAT - UL HULKUM (Comforting the Throat) was used, and in the course of time, Turkish Delight has become LOKUM in modern Turkish. Since it has a nutritious and very popular flavor, it has become an indispensable taste of the palace kitchens of the sultans. From the 18th century, European travelers started to take Turkish Delight to Europe, and it became known as TURKİSH DELİGHT in Europe.
The main ingredients for Turkish delight are starch, sugar and water, as well as natural food additives, depending on the desired taste..
