ASHRAFI GAZ (Registered Trade Mark 32574) THE TRADITIONAL IRANIAN SWEET What is it? Gaz is a delicious sweet that originates from the city of Esfahan, located in the central plateau of Iran. Gaz is derived from the juices and stems of a desert plant called Angebin which is a member of the Tamarisk family, native to the Zagross mountain range located to the west of the city. It is commonly associated with the Manna of sacred books. This is combined with other ingredients including Pistachio or Almond kernels, Rose Water and Egg White and is recognised for its medicinal qualities. View a QuickTime movie of how Ashrafi Gaz or Honey Toffee is made (this will launch in a new window, 6Mb). Nougat.mov Toffee.mov How is it made? Traditionally, the juice and stems were collected from the mountains and brought into town where copper vessels were filled with the raw mixture which was then beaten until it reached the desired consistency and fashioned by hand into its desired shape. You can still see this process in action today in Esfahan. Ashrafi Gaz applies this same process within its own factory complex, in Esfahan, utilising traditional techniques combined with modern equipment to prepare, mix, cut and pack this unique and delicious sweet.  Where can it be purchased? To order this unique sweet you can contact any of the offices below: Iran Head Office Gaz Ashrafi The 6th km of Esfahan-Tehran Highway Esfahan Iran Telephone: + 98 31 30 2062 Fax: + 98 31 24 3514   mail@ashrafi.net Sales Office: Esfahan - Gaz Ashrafi Imam Square ~ Next to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Esfahan Iran Fax: + 98 31 24 3514 Tehran - Baba Noel House of Confectionary  Gaz Ashrafi Kh. Zafar, Opposite Naft Street Tehran - Iran Tel: + 98 21 222 8618           babanoel@ashrafi.net Mashhad - Tabatabai Biscuits Gaz Ashrafi Kh Daneshgah, Opposite Dental Academy Esfahan Iran          Tel: + 98 51 81 5541             tabatabai@ashrafi.net Hamadan - Farahani Confectionary Gaz Ashrafi Kh. Shohada, Saraye Haji reza siini  Hamadan Iran Tel: + 98 81 3 4971 ; +98 81 22 6713 farahani@ashrafi.net Broojerd - Shirin Confectionary Gaz Ashrafi Meydan Ayatolah Broojerdi Broojerd Iran Tel: + 98 662 3 3104            klyni@ashrafi.net Broojerd - Rahnama Confectionary Gaz Ashrafi Kh. Shohada, Fooladi Ave. Broojerd Iran Tel: + 98 662 2 8669            rahnama@ashrafi.net Arak - Emrani Confectionary Gaz Ashrafi Kh. Ghaem Magham Arak Iran Tel: + 98 861 2 8646            emrani@ashrafi.net   Australia Ashrafi Food Telephone: + 61 2 9358 3288 Fax: + 61 2 9357 7939          info@ashrafi.net   Bahrain Lari Trading Gaz Ashrafi P O BOX 1674 Manama Bahrain Tel: + 973 211566               bahrain@ashrafi.net top