Pashmak
Pashmak (Persian: پشمک) is a form of Iranian candy floss or cotton candy, made from sugar. Pashmak is served on its own or as an accompaniment to fruits, cakes, ice creams, puddings and desserts. It is widely known as Persian Cotton Candy.[1] It is sometimes garnished with ground pistachio nuts. Although the texture is similar to cotton candy, both method and ingredients are different.
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| Alternative names | Iranian cotton candy |
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| Type | Cotton candy |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Region or state | Yazd |
| Main ingredients | Sugar, sesame |
Pashmak originated in the Iranian city of Yazd known for its various traditional Persian sweets such as Baghlava, Qottab, and Gaz during Safavid Empire.
A Turkish sweet called pişmaniye bears some resemblance to Pashmak.
See also
- Dragon's beard candy - a Chinese variant
References
- "Shiraz Sights" Archived 2016-07-18 at the Wayback Machine, at BestIranTravel.com
External links
- Pashmak - Persian Fairy Floss - myfavouriteplum.blogspot.com
- Pishmaniye - photo on flickr
- Yazdi, tabrizi, and Wooden cotton candy – Introduction
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