Halva popularly made from sunflower seeds or peanuts. In Republic of Macedonia, ALVA (, "alva") refers to a sweet which comes in a few varieties. Alva made from tahini (sesame or sunflower) (Таан алва) is most used in Macedonia. Most popular is the alva from Negotino and Super Alva from Skopje. Alva from semolina (алва од гриз) is made only at home. Izmirska halva (Измирска алва) brought back from Izmir Turkey, of which large areas are populated by Macedonians, is a chocolate type of alva made from flour, cocoa, sugar and peanuts. This alva is also made at home. Alva is
Peanut paste Peanut paste Peanut paste is a product of peanuts and is used as an ingredient in sauces, cookies, crackers (and other baked goods), breakfast cereals and ice cream. Peanut paste is the main ingredient of peanut butter. Peanut paste is obtained by several methods of known in the food arts in which raw peanuts are roasted, blanched, and ground to create the peanut paste. On the other hand, peanut butter comprises peanut paste as well as a stabilizing agent, a sweetening agent, salt, and optionally, an emulsifying agent. Peanut butter is mainly known for being sold as a spread, and