Sharots
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| Alternative names | Sujukh Kaghtsr sujukh Sweet sharots Sweet sujukh Armenian snickers |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | Armenia |
| Associated cuisine | Armenian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | grape must (mostly), flour, walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom |
Sharots (Armenian: շարոց, Armenian pronunciation: [ʃɑˈɾɔt͡sʰ]), also known as kaghtsr sujukh (Armenian: քաղցր սուջուխ, lit. 'sweet sujukh') is a traditional Armenian confection made from halved walnut kernels threaded onto a string and coated with a spiced grape-based mixture. Sharots has its own specific method of preparation that includes the use of a blend of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom, which contributes to its distinctive flavor and aroma that differentiates it from similar confections.
The tradition of preparing sweet sharots in the Ashtarak region is included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Armenia.