Gaz

Gaz is a Persian nougat and one of the yummiest souvenir of Isfahan Province.

Gaz is a kind of Iranian nougat that considered as the main souvenir of Isfahan. It is also produced in Hamedan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kerman, Fars and Yazd Province. This yummy pastry dates back to the Safavid era, 450 years ago. Mohammad Ali Shekarchian was the first Gas producer in Isfahan Province.

• Ingredients

  
  Nectar of alhagi maurorum or Manna are the first ingredients to To prepare Gaz. Nectar of alhagi maurorum made the feeding of a small insect that lives on the leaves and stems of this shrub. It is like the process of honey production. Nowadays, the main ingredients of this pastry are as follows:
   
  • Glucose, rose water, sugar, egg white, almond, pistachio, small slices of pussy willow. Honey, cotoneaster, and manna of Hedysarum are used instead of Nectar of alhagi maurorum.

• Different Type of Gaz
   

  Depending on your taste you can buy different type of this pastry in the Bazaar of Isfahan as follows:
   
  • Gaz-e Loghmei: Gaz will be cut into some regular pieces after the ingredients have prepared, that is called as Gaz-e Loghmei.
     
  • Gaz-e Ardi: They made some small balls then cut them into square or circle shape with a specific device like a machine press.
     
  • Gaz-e Sekkeh: It is prepared like Gaz-e Ardi but in small coin shape.
     
  • Gaz-e Boreshi: When the ingredients have prepared, they cut it in a way that its inner part becomes exposed.
     
  • Gaz with chocolate: They put Gaz in the chocolate to keep its humidity. It is one of the best types of Gaz.
     
  • Gaz-e Angosht Pich: It is so soft without any nuts. This kind of Gaz is proper for elderlies.

• Where can you have the best taste of Gaz in Isfahan?
   

  One of the best choices of shopping in Isfahan is the stores in the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Grand Bazaar of Isfahan. Also, don’t miss visiting the historical monuments located in this old square such as Shah (Imam) Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. The best place to have Gaz are as follows:
   
  • Mozaffari Gaz
    • Mozaffari Gaz’s working hours start from 8:30 AM Until 1:30 PM, 4:30 AM Until 9:00 PM.
    • Address: Sheykh Bahaei Street, Isfahan, Isfahan Province.
       
  • Sekkeh Gaz
    • Sekkeh Gaz’s working hours start from 9:00 AM Until 8:00 PM.
    • Address: Imam Khomeini Street, Isfahan, Isfahan Province.
       
  • Kermani Gaz Shop
    • Kermani Gaz Shop’s working hours start from 8:00 AM Until 10:00 PM.
    • Address: Abdul Razaq Street, Isfahan, Isfahan Province.
       
  • Antique Gaz
    • Antique Gaz’s working hours start from 8:00 AM Until 11:00 PM.
    • Address: Chahar Bagh E Bala Avenue, Isfahan, Isfahan Province.
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