CODEX STAN 309R-2011 Regional Standard for Halwa Tehenia

1. SCOPE
The present standard applies to halwa tehenia as defined in section 2.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Halwa Tehenia
‘Halwa tehenia” designates a heat-processed food product made of tahina, natural sugars and other ingredients with the composition provided for in Section 3. Its texture is consistent or crumbly (Fibrous Halwa).
2.2 Tahina
A food product made by grinding peeled and roasted sesame seeds.
2.3 Natural Sugars
Unprocessed carbohydrates such as sucrose, glucose, fructose, or a mixture of them.
2.4 Soapwort Extract
A substance extracted from the bark, leaves or roots of soapwort (Saponaria officinalis). It is either called soapwort or saponin.