Ajmer : Ajmer Consumption of products made from gajak and sesame is increasing in winter. Products are available in many flavors and varieties in the market. It is estimated that more than 3 thousand quintals of Gajak-Sesame product will be sold in winter. The peak season of winter is from December to February. During this period, the sales of various products made from gajak and sesame are highest. These products are available in Ramganj, Kesarganj, Madargate, Naya Bazaar, Purani Mandi and other places in the city.
White Chocolate- Spring Roll Gajak
Many varieties of Gajak are available in the market. It includes white chocolate, spring roll, vanilla flavour. Apart from this, Pakija Gajak, Jaggery and Sugar Free Gajak, Cutlet and Roll Gajak are also very much liked. According to seller Mahavir Prasad, the new varieties are becoming popular among the youth and others. Dry fruits like cashews, pistachios, almonds, walnuts are also being added to Gajak. Chamcham Gajak, Pishta Roll Gajak, Soan Gajak, Akhroth Gajak are also very popular.
Demand for sesame laddus
Demand for sesame laddus increases in winter. Apart from the simple laddus made from jaggery and sugar, dry fruit laddus are also quite popular. The demand for laddus made from white and black sesame seeds extends even abroad. Varieties of cocktail, chocolate, dates, figs and raisins with sesame laddus are also being provided.
Sesame products beneficial in winter
Head of Food-Nutrition Department of Madas University, Prof. Ritu Mathur told that the nature of sesame and jaggery is hot. With their use the body gets iron, hemoglobin and fiber. They are especially beneficial for eyes and digestive power. It is especially beneficial for women and children. This increases immunity. These should be consumed for physical development.
