What is Halvah (Halva)?

What is Halvah (and what is Holy Halvah!)

Halvah (also spelled halva) is a rich, dense, and sweet confection that has been cherished for centuries across the Middle East, Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. Traditionally made with sesame tahini and sweetened with honey or sugar, this sesame sweet is a staple in many cultures. Many of us Americans grew up getting a dry sandy version in bulk at health food stores and ethnic groceries.

Halvah has a deep nutty flavor, and is made by blending tahini (sesame paste) with a sweetener and often incorporating nuts or spices. The result is a layered, slightly crumbly treat that can be sliced like fudge.

A Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Dessert

Halva is free from dairy and gluten, packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals from sesame seeds.

"Holy Halvah" because we know that's what you'll say when you taste it! 

Holy Halvah is not the same halvah you grew up with

Holy Halvah is a super premium, organic, small batch, real food snack. Made by hand in Vermont, with pure Vermont maple syrup. You’ll never find emulsifiers, stabilizers, or preservatives in our products.

Our halvah is denser, richer, and more moist than the dry sandy stuff you'll find in grocery stores.

Our super premium halvah is crafted right here in Vermont by us- a small team devoted to clean, high quality food.

Order Holy Halvah Online

Whether you’re new to halvah or you grew up eating it, you can order Holy Halvah online and taste something made by real people devoted to real food.