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Also known as Kaghtsr sujukh, Sujukh, Sweet sujukh, Armenian snickers

Sharots (, ), also known as kaghtsr sujukh () is a traditional Armenian confection made from halved walnut kernels threaded onto a string and coated with a spiced grape-based mixture. Sharots has its own specific method of preparation that includes the use of a blend of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom, which contributes to its distinctive flavor and aroma that differentiates it from similar confections.

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dessert
Country of origin
Armenia
Material used
cardamom
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Sujukh-Garni.jpg
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Sujukh
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Sharots (, ), also known as kaghtsr sujukh () is a traditional Armenian confection made from halved walnut kernels threaded onto a string and coated with a spiced grape-based mixture. Sharots has its own specific method of preparation that includes the use of a blend of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom, which contributes to its distinctive flavor and aroma that differentiates it from similar confections.

The tradition of preparing sweet sharots in the Ashtarak region is included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Armenia.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Sharots” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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