What is turkish delight?

Turkish delight, also known as lokum, is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. It is traditionally flavored with rosewater, mastic, bergamot orange, or lemon. The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar, coconut, or cream of tartar, to prevent sticking.

Important aspects include:

• Ingredients: The primary ingredients are starch (usually cornstarch) and sugar.
• Flavorings: Common flavorings include rosewater, mastic, bergamot orange, and lemon. Nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts or dates are frequently added.
• Texture: It has a soft, chewy texture.
• Serving: It's typically served in small, bite-sized pieces dusted with powdered sugar.
• History: It has a long and rich history in Turkey.
• Variations: Many variations exist with different flavors and additions.