{"id":76,"count":1,"description":"<p><strong>Lokum<\/strong>, widely known as Turkish delight, is a traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/oriental-sweets\/\">oriental sweet<\/a> made from starch and sugar <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/food-syrup\/\">syrup<\/a> that is slowly cooked until it reaches a soft, chewy, gel-like consistency. The mixture is flavored with rose water, lemon, mastic, pomegranate, or other natural essences, then cut into cubes and dusted with powdered sugar or coconut. Nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, or hazelnuts are often added for extra texture and flavor.<\/p>\r\n<p>The production of lokum requires careful temperature control and prolonged stirring to develop the right texture \u2014 too little cooking leaves it sticky, while overcooking makes it tough. 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