The secret of authentic Iranian sweets: the role of turpentine in the production of pure gaz

Turmeric is a valuable and completely natural ingredient that has had a special place in traditional Iranian medicine and in the food industry since ancient times, especially in the preparation of Isfahan Gaz. In addition to being a natural sweetener, this sweet substance also has many medicinal properties, and for this reason, its use in the production of traditional Gaz increases the quality and nutritional value of the product.
Turmeric is a sweet gum or sap that is naturally produced by the activity of an insect called the gaz weevil on the branches and leaves of the Kharshtar or Khanjuk plant. This substance is formed during the night and can be seen on the plant in the morning in the form of white, yellow or light brown grains. After being collected, purified and dissolved in water, turmeric is used as a natural flavoring and sweetener in various industries.
*Main Ingredients of Tangerine:
Tangerine is rich in compounds that, in addition to its pleasant taste, also have medicinal benefits. Its most important *compounds include:
Natural sugars such as glucose and fructose, soluble fibers, antioxidants, small amounts of minerals, compounds, medicinal and therapeutic properties.
In traditional medicine, Tangerine is known as a mild and sweet substance and the following properties have been mentioned for it:
1-Improving intestinal function:
Tangerine is a completely natural laxative and its controlled consumption helps improve intestinal function; for this reason, it can be consumed by children and adults.
2-Blood purifier:
One of the traditional uses of Tangerine has been to help cleanse the blood of toxins and improve liver activity.
3-Strengthening the immune system:
The presence of antioxidants and natural sugars boosts the body’s energy and improves the function of the immune system.
4- Helps reduce body heat and bile:
In traditional medicine, bergamot syrup was used to reduce heat and bile toxins.
*Bermoth and its role in preparing gaz:
Bermoth is one of the important raw materials in the production of traditional Isfahan gaz. In addition to creating natural sweetness, this substance has the following properties in the production of gaz:
Increases natural aroma and flavor:
Bermoth has a sweet but mild taste, and its use creates a traditional and authentic aroma in gaz.
Improves the texture of gaz:
Bermoth helps create a softer, more tender and more elastic texture in gaz due to its natural sugar compounds.
Increases nutritional value:
Gaz prepared with bergamot has more benefits than industrial gaz sweetened with sugar and is easier for the digestive system to digest.
Reducing the use of sugar:
In many traditional gaz, a significant part of the sweetness of the product is provided by turmanjbin, which makes the final product healthier.
Enhancing the therapeutic properties of gaz:
Gaz contains pistachios and almonds; combining turmanjbin with nuts and egg whites gives this dessert not only a great taste, but also more nutritional value and properties.
Why is turmanjbin popular in traditional gaz?
Natural and organic, long-term storage without chemical additives, increasing the softness and quality of gaz, improving the taste and creating a pleasant sweetness, make gaz producers use it to prepare high-quality gaz.
Turmanjbin is a natural and healing substance that has a special place in traditional Iranian medicine. Using it in the production of gaz, in addition to improving the taste and texture, doubles the nutritional value of this authentic Iranian dessert. Turmanjbin gaz is not only a delicious food, but also a healthy and beneficial product for the body.
Sources:
1.Makhzan-ul-Adowiyyah.Nazim-ul-Ateba, Mohammad Hossain (Complete description of the properties of bergamot and its traditional uses)

2.Rastogi & Mehrotra. Compendium of Indian Medicinal Plants.