Safflower Seed Brittle
Safflower Seed Brittle is a traditional, crunchy confection made by caramelizing sugar or honey with safflower seeds. It's a popular snack in regions where safflower is cultivated, such as parts of China, India, and the Middle East, often enjoyed during festivals or as a sweet treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This brittle is primarily a high-carbohydrate and high-fat snack due to the sugar and seeds. It provides a quick energy boost, along with some dietary fiber, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and iron from the seeds.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Safflower seeds are nutritionally interesting as they are a good source of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid. Culturally, the bright red-orange color of the seeds can make the brittle visually striking, and it's sometimes associated with festive occasions symbolizing good fortune.
