
Chocolate Made with Nigde's Local Products: A Different Interpretation of Dubai Chocolate
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Social Sciences Vocational School Cooking Department Lecturer Mevlut Dies, together with his students, has undertaken a project reflecting the city's rich gastronomy culture. In this project, chocolate prepared using local products, Dubai chocolateIt attracted attention by bringing a different interpretation to chocolate. Leaving the traditional understanding of chocolate aside, Ölmez managed to bring together both taste and nutritional value with this special chocolate.
The Power of Local Products
Niğde is a region known for its rich agricultural products. In this context, among the ingredients used in Ölmez's chocolate are elma, walnut, almond ve apricot There are local products that everyone can easily find, such as chocolate. These products not only add flavor, but also protein It makes chocolate richer in terms of nutrients. Using local ingredients makes chocolate both an economical and healthy alternative.
Economical and Healthy Alternative
Mevlüt Ölmez states that the chocolate he prepares is cheaper. Using local and easily accessible products instead of expensive materials used in traditional chocolate production makes this chocolate both production cost and also reduces the sales price. This allows the product to reach a wider audience. In addition, the use of local products contributes to the agricultural economy of Niğde.
Nutritional Value of Chocolate
Another important advantage of this special chocolate is nutritive value. Ingredients such as apples, walnuts, almonds and apricots used increase the protein content of chocolate. Walnuts and almonds in particular are full of healthy fatty acids. These fatty acids have positive effects on heart health, while also increasing the energy levels the body needs. In addition, these local products are known for their antioxidant properties, which increases the health benefits of chocolate.
Contribution to Gastronomy Tourism
Nigde is becoming increasingly important in terms of gastronomy tourism. These types of chocolates prepared with local products offer a great opportunity to both promote the region and offer different tastes to visitors. In addition to promoting local cultures, gastronomy tourism also has great potential in terms of economic development. Nigde contributes to gastronomy tourism with this chocolate and provides significant support to the promotion of the region.
Preparation of Chocolate
The preparation of such a chocolate is not limited to just bringing the ingredients together. First, the selection of local products to be used must be done with great care. It is important that the apples are fresh and local, and the walnuts and almonds are of high quality. Then, details such as how these products will be processed and in what proportions they will be used in the chocolate making process are also of great importance. While processing the chocolate, the flavors of these ingredients must come together and a balanced flavor profile must be created.
In Conclusion
These projects of Nigde Omer Halisdemir University aim to produce chocolate that is both economical and healthy using local products. We believe that this study, led by Mevlüt Olmez, will contribute to Nigde becoming more known in the field of gastronomy and to increasing the value of local products. Such innovative projects will set an example not only for the region but also for the entire country.