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Gozinaki (, ) is a traditional Georgian brittle confection made of caramelized nuts, usually walnuts, and fried in honey. In the western Georgian provinces of Imereti and Racha, it was sometimes called "churchkhela", a name more commonly applied to walnuts sewn onto a string, dipped in thickened white grape juice and dried. In several of Georgia's rural areas, both walnuts and honey used to have sacral associations. According to a long-established tradition, Gozinaki is served at special occasions, and is a mandatory component of New Year's Eve and Christmas celebrations.

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Food.name
Gozinaki
Food.image
Gozinaki with walnuts.jpg
Food.image_size
250px
Food.country
Georgia
Food.type
Confectionery
Food.main_ingredient
Nuts (usually walnuts), honey

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Gozinaki (, ) is a traditional Georgian brittle confection made of caramelized nuts, usually walnuts, and fried in honey. In the western Georgian provinces of Imereti and Racha, it was sometimes called "churchkhela", a name more commonly applied to walnuts sewn onto a string, dipped in thickened white grape juice and dried. In several of Georgia's rural areas, both walnuts and honey used to have sacral associations. According to a long-established tradition, Gozinaki is served at special occasions, and is a mandatory component of New Year's Eve and Christmas celebrations.

== See also == Alegría (Mexican candy) Brittle (food) Churchkhela: an array of dishes similar to Gozinaki Chikki Florentine biscuit Halva Sesame seed candy Yeot-gangjeong

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