Kozinaki is traditionally a national sweet dish of Georgian cuisine and is considered a favorite of many oriental sweets. The classic composition of kozinaki includes only two ingredients - honey and walnuts.
Currently, kozinaki are made from a variety of products: hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, sunflowers, sesame seeds, walnuts in combination with honey can serve as ingredients of the beloved by many oriental sweets. Natural honey is an irreplaceable "attribute" of kozinaki. Its beneficial properties can hardly be overestimated. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, including zinc, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Regular consumption of natural honey helps to normalize the metabolism and work of the human cardiovascular system.
Honey is a good blood purifier. It strengthens the immune system and has a beneficial effect on the digestive processes. But the benefits of natural honey do not end there. Its regular use stimulates brain activity, improving memory and thinking of a person. To complete the picture, it should be noted that for the preparation of kozinaki honey needs to be heated, and this does not in the best way affect its useful properties. But even heat treatment is not able to deprive this product of all its benefits, so necessary for the human body.
For people with diabetes, natural honey can be a great alternative to sugar!
The benefits of kozinaki largely depend on their filler, since the vitamin and mineral composition of certain ingredients varies. Kozinaki with walnuts are a source of vitamins A, B, C and E. They also contain polyunsaturated acids. Walnuts help improve memory and brain processes, relieve nervous tension, help restore blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol levels.
Kozinaki with peanuts is a completely natural product. The benefits of peanuts can hardly be overestimated: they contain antioxidants that prolong youth, potassium and phosphorus. Moreover, regular consumption of peanuts is the prevention of atherosclerosis. By the way, such kozinaki will be useful for vegetarians, since they contain a large amount of folic acid.
As a prophylaxis for various skin diseases and atherosclerosis, nutritionists advise eating kozinaki with sunflower seeds. They contain B6 vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids.
Kozinaki with sesame is a source of calcium, which is necessary for teeth and bones. The product contains substances that regulate acid metabolism in the body and help it recover from exhausting physical exertion. Kozinaki with sesame seeds are also indicated for consumption under constant stress. To cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, as well as to improve brain function, it is recommended to eat kozinaki with almonds. The product contains riboflavin, niacin, iron, phosphorus and calcium.
Kozinaki with hazelnuts differ from all of the above products in low calorie content. They contain B vitamins and vitamin E, as well as iron. Hazelnuts, in combination with honey, have the ability to cleanse the body of toxins, normalize the work of the cardiovascular system, and strengthen the immune system.
It is worth noting that along with the benefits, kozinaki can cause certain harm to the human body. Kozinaki is a high-calorie product, therefore its recommended daily allowance should not exceed 50 g. In addition, hard honey caramel harms teeth and promotes the development of caries. The honey and nuts from which the product is made can cause an allergic reaction in the body. The product is contraindicated for people with stomach and gallbladder ulcers. Kozinaki should not be used by people suffering from obesity and diabetes.
