Zahter for breakfast has taken its place on the tables of Gaziantep people as a local taste that has been enjoyed for years. Inside; Powdered zahter, which contains powdered chickpea, pumpkin seed powder, crushed watermelon seeds, sesame, lemon salt and various spices, attracts great attention from citizens as it is good for many diseases. It is sold for 200 TL per kilo.
“BREAD SPECIFIC TO ANTEP IS EATEN BY DIPPING IT IN OLIVE OIL AND THEN IN ZAHTER”
Mustafa Maraşlı, a herbalist who sells zahter for breakfast, said: “Zahter for breakfast, unique to Gaziantep. The way it is eaten is; olive oil in a bowl, zahter in a bowl. First of all, the bread unique to Antep is eaten by first dipping it in olive oil and then in zahter. It contains; There is roasted chickpea powder, pumpkin seed powder, crushed watermelon seeds, sesame seeds, lemon salt and a few other spices we don’t know about. The price is 200 TL. Citizens who come on tour often buy it. “The demand is very high,” he said.
“DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TOURISTS ARE CURIOUS ABOUT THE TASTE OF ZAHTER”
Providing information about Zahter, manager Selami Yanık said, “Zahter is a food consumed in Kilis and Gaziantep. It is usually consumed for breakfast. Zahter is an appetizing food. It is also good for patients suffering from respiratory diseases. Generally speaking, it is consumed a lot in Mesopotamia.
Local and foreign tourists are curious about the taste of zahter. There are people who think that zahter is a drink for breakfast. We explain it to them and make them taste it. There are people who are surprised when they see the product. Those who like its taste and demand it. The benefits are; It is good for bronchitis, toxins in the liver and many organs. “At the same time, it is the choice of citizens who want to gain weight due to its appetite stimulating feature,” he said.
“IT IS OFTEN CONSUMED FOR BREAKFAST”
Customer Mustafa Öztürk, who said that he consumes zahter every morning, said: “Zahter is a famous food in Gaziantep. It is frequently consumed at breakfast. I definitely recommend it to citizens. “I try to consume it frequently because it is good for many diseases,” he said. (UAV)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BREAKFAST ZAHTER?
- Zahter powder mixture provides protection against many types of cancer.
- It ensures regular functioning of the digestive system and protects stomach and intestinal health are among the benefits of thyme powder for breakfast.
- It cleanses the blood, protects the liver and purifies the body from toxins.
- It prevents the formation of fungi in the body and helps maintain skin health.
- It strengthens the immune system.
- Preventing fatty liver is among the benefits of powdered zahter for breakfast.
- It relieves edema with its diuretic properties.
- It fights germs and removes them from the body.
- Protects kidney health.
- It ensures rapid healing of wounds on the skin.
- It renews the cells.
- It delays sagging and wrinkling of the skin.
- It protects hair health and prevents hair loss.
