It is the dried form of the molasses product known as "Bastik" in Anatolia, wrapped in the form of an amulet and filled with walnut inside. "Bastik" is a mixture of grape syrup, which has not yet become molasses, with starch (it is called starch and it is obtained from wheat by classical methods, this process is called starch) and the mixture called "hapisa" is laid on the printed cloths and dried. After it dries, it is removed like a thick paper, and its adhesion is prevented by smearing with starch.
Turkish delight or Lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; the cheapest are mostly gel, generally flavored with rosewater, mastic, or lemon. The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar, copra, or powdered cream of Tartar, to prevent clinging. Other common types include such flavors as cinnamon and mint. In the production process, soapwort may be used as an emulsifying additive.
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