Pashmak facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Iranian cotton candy |
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| Type | Cotton candy |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Region or state | Yazd |
| Main ingredients | Sugar, sesame |
Pashmak (Persian: پشمک) is a special sweet from Iran. It's a type of cotton candy made mainly from sugar. People also call it Persian Cotton Candy.
Pashmak can be eaten by itself. It's also often served with other yummy treats. You might find it with fruits, cakes, ice creams, or puddings. Sometimes, it's sprinkled with ground pistachio nuts for extra flavor. Even though it looks and feels a bit like regular cotton candy, Pashmak is made in a different way and uses different ingredients.
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What is Pashmak?
Pashmak is a unique kind of candy. It has a very fine, thread-like texture. This makes it look like a fluffy cloud or a ball of cotton. It melts in your mouth, giving you a sweet taste.
Where Does Pashmak Come From?
Pashmak first came from the city of Yazd in Iran. Yazd is famous for many traditional Persian sweets. These include treats like Baghlava, Qottab, and Gaz. Pashmak has been a popular sweet since the time of the Safavid Empire.
Sweets Like Pashmak
There are a few other sweets around the world that are similar to Pashmak.
Ghazal al Banat
In Arabic countries, there is a sweet called ghazal al banat. This name means "girl's threads." It is almost exactly like Pashmak. People sometimes call it Oriental Cotton Candy.
Pişmaniye
A Turkish sweet called pişmaniye also looks a bit like Pashmak. It has a similar fluffy, thread-like texture.
See also
In Spanish: Pashmak para niños
