Halva
Hazard level: Moderate health concern
What is Halva?
Dense, sweet confection typically made from sesame paste (tahini) and sugar, popular across the Middle East and Balkans.
Is Halva safe?
Halva is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact:
−8 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 2 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Also known as
Halva is also known as халва — these all refer to the same ingredient.
халва
Where Halva is typically found
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