{"title":"Traditional Sri Lankan Sweets","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalu dodol, aluwa, milk toffee and other traditional Sri Lankan sweets. Shipped from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, across the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amk-sesame-balls-200g","title":"AMK Sesame Balls, 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAMK Sesame Balls are thala guli, the traditional Sri Lankan sweet of ground sesame seed worked with jaggery into a dense, fudgy paste and rolled into bite-size balls. They are eaten as they are with plain tea, after a meal or on the Avurudu table. Just two ingredients, sesame and jaggery; contains sesame; vegetarian and vegan by ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd, 62, Industrial Zone, Katuwana, Homagama, Sri Lanka, as printed on the pack. AMK is the maker's own brand. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSesame Balls (thala guli \/ thala bola)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g \/ 7.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet balls (confectionery), ready to eat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g, about 20 servings per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4796000880310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains sesame; vegetarian and vegan by ingredients (no claim printed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer serving (10 g), as printed on the pack\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.3 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories from Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrans fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePercent Daily Values are as printed on the pack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thala guli (thala bola in the label's Sinhala) are small, dark, nutty sweets made by grinding sesame seed with jaggery until the oil in the seed binds the mix, then rolling it into balls. They are chewy rather than crunchy, with a deep roasted-sesame flavor and only a light sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sesame 95%, jaggery 5%, as printed on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sesame, a major US allergen. No separate allergen statement is printed on the pack; no other allergen appears in the ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unwrap and eat as they are; no preparation needed. Serve a few alongside plain tea or kiribath on Avurudu and other festive tables, or keep them in a lunchbox as a snack. A 200 g (7 oz) pack holds roughly 10 to 20 pieces depending on size, enough for a family for several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e තල ගුලි \/ எள்ளு உருண்டை · thala guli \/ thala bola \/ ellu urundai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is thala guli made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust two ingredients, as printed on the pack: sesame 95% and jaggery 5%. The sesame is ground until its own oil binds the mixture, so no butter, syrup or flour is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Indian til laddu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are close relatives. Indian til laddu is usually whole toasted sesame set in jaggery syrup, so it is crunchy. Thala guli is ground sesame worked into a dense, fudgy paste with jaggery, giving a softer, nuttier bite with a deeper sesame flavor and less sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, sesame, which is a major allergen under US labeling law and makes up 95% of the sweet. No other allergen is listed and no separate allergen statement is printed; read the pack before serving anyone with allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two listed ingredients, sesame and jaggery, are both plant-based, so it suits vegan and vegetarian diets, though the pack prints no vegan or vegetarian claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. In a hot kitchen the balls can soften, so an airtight container in a cupboard or the fridge keeps them firm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108108263733,"sku":"001-AMK-SEBA-200G","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/AMKSesameBalls_200g.avif?v=1788651753"},{"product_id":"rancrisp-kithul-jaggery-cashew-nuts-250g","title":"RANCRISP Kithul Jaggery Cashew Nuts, 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRancrisp Kithul Jaggery Cashew Nuts are Sri Lankan cashews coated in kithul palm jaggery and flavoured with cardamom, sold in a 250 g clear tub. The label calls them 100% pure Sri Lankan cashew. They are a crunchy, lightly sweet snack to eat by the handful, with tea, or as a small gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Rancrisp Cashew (Pvt) Ltd, No. 41\/3A, Archbishop Lane, Tudella, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka, as printed on the tub; the label says Since 1981. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRancrisp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKithul Jaggery Cashew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g \/ 8.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKithul jaggery-coated cashew nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear plastic tub with lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAllergen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains cashew nuts (tree nut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (UPC\/EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4796005582356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer 100 g, as printed on the tub's traffic-light label\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly sugar, salt and fat are shown on the tub's front-of-pack label; the full panel is not shown in our product photo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cashew nuts coated in kithul jaggery, the dark, caramel-like sweetener made from the sap of the kithul palm. The coating is crisp and grainy, and cardamom adds a warm spice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cashew nuts, kithul jaggery, cardamom, as printed on the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains cashew nuts (tree nut). Check the tub for any further allergen statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat as a snack straight from the tub, serve with a cup of Ceylon tea, or add to a sweets platter. Reseal the lid after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon over yoghurt or ice cream, chop into rice pudding or kiribath, or pack into small gift bags for festive occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e කිතුල් හකුරු කජු \/ கித்துள் கருப்பட்டி முந்திரி · kithul jaggery cashew · jaggery-coated cashews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Close the lid tightly after opening. Check the best-before date on the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kithul jaggery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKithul jaggery (hakuru) is a traditional Sri Lankan sweetener made by boiling the sap of the kithul palm. It has a deep, molasses-like flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain nuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The main ingredient is cashew nuts, so it is not suitable for anyone with a tree-nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegetarian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe three-ingredient list (cashew nuts, kithul jaggery, cardamom) contains no animal products. Check the tub if you follow a strict diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the tub in a cool, dry place and close the lid after opening so the coating stays crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clear tub shows the cashews, which makes it an easy small gift or addition to a Sri Lankan sweets box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RANCRISP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622625968437,"sku":"001-RANCRISP-KJCN-250G","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/RancrispKithulJaggeryCashewNuts_250g_1.avif?v=1791028475"}],"url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/collections\/traditional-sri-lankan-sweets.oembed","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}