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Poolaki

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Poolaki
TypeConfectionery
Place of originIran
Region or stateIsfahan
Main ingredientsSugar,water,whitevinegar,natural flavours (saffron,dried lime orcocoa powder)

Poolaki(Persian:پولکی), commonly called Pooleki, is a type ofcandymade mainly inIsfahan,Iran.Its shape is in the form of a thin disc, similar to a thin coin, which starts dissolving as it enters the mouth. It is made ofsugar,water,whitevinegarand some natural taste ofsaffron,dried lime or cocoa powder. It is similar to toffee.[1]Poolaki is similar to the word "Poolak" which means "small coin" inPersian.Poolaki is also a Persian surname.

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  1. ^[1]Greg Malouf, Lucy Malouf, "Saraban: A Chef's Journey Through Persia," Hardie Grant Books, 2011, (Page numbers not shown in web images)ISBN978-1740668620.Retrieved 11 February 2012