Turkish Delight
25 products
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Turkish delight, or lokum, has been a fixture of Turkish hospitality for centuries, traditionally offered to guests alongside coffee as a small, sweet welcome. That same tradition travels well to a UK kitchen table, whether it is a box kept for visitors or a treat with an afternoon çay.
From classic lokum to pestil and pişmaniye
Koska is the household name here, with plain, mixed, pomegranate and gum-flavoured Turkish delight in generous 250-500g boxes. Anthap brings a rose and lemon variety plus two more unusual pistachio treats, a pistachio and grape molasses pestil roll and a 100% pistachio paste for spreading or baking. Aytaç and Şekeroğlu both offer double-roasted pistachio lokum, denser and nuttier than the classic version, while Denar contributes cotton candy style pişmaniye in plain pistachio and cocoa-vanilla varieties. There are 13 products across this small but well-curated selection, plus Medjoul dates for those building a wider mezze or coffee-table spread.
What to buy first, storage and pack sizes
If this is your first purchase, Koska's mixed or plain Turkish delight is the safest introduction, soft, mildly sweet and lightly dusted with icing sugar. Anyone who already loves Turkish pistachios should try the double-roasted pistachio lokum from Aytaç or Şekeroğlu, or the pistachio paste from Anthap for spreading on bread or stirring into desserts. Pack sizes run from a 200g jar of paste up to 500g boxes of lokum, so smaller sizes suit a first try. Once opened, keep lokum in a sealed container at room temperature away from direct heat, it stays soft for several weeks. Most products here carry halal certification, stated clearly on each product page. These are ambient, shelf-stable sweets, not chilled goods.
Delivery across the UK
DHL Express delivers lokum and pistachio sweets throughout the UK, usually within 1-2 business days. Orders of £60 or more qualify for free delivery to London and mainland UK, while smaller orders carry a flat £5.99 charge. Prices start from under £3 for a first box, rising for the larger pistachio paste jars.
Turkish Delight — frequently asked questions
What's a good first Turkish delight to try?›
Koska's plain or mixed Turkish delight is the classic starting point, soft in texture and gently sweet with a dusting of icing sugar. From there, rose and lemon or pistachio-based versions from Anthap and Aytaç are a natural next step for a bolder flavour.
How long does Turkish delight and pişmaniye keep?›
Sealed boxes keep for several months stored in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container and consume within a few weeks for the best texture, as lokum can dry out or harden if left exposed to air.
What pack sizes are available?›
Boxes typically range from 250g to 500g for Turkish delight and pişmaniye, with a smaller 200g jar for the pistachio paste. Larger boxes suit sharing or gifting, while smaller packs are ideal if you are trying a flavour for the first time.
Is the Turkish delight range halal?›
Many products in this range are halal-certified, and each product page clearly states its halal status. If halal certification matters to your household, check the individual listing before ordering, as certification can vary slightly between brands.
