Malban and Nougat, Extra

Malban and nougat are two classic chewy confections found on many Lebanese tables. Malban is a soft, jelly-like sweet made from sugar and starch, often studded with nuts and dusted with powdered sugar or coconut. Nougat is a chewy sweet made with sugar or honey and whipped egg white, commonly mixed with nuts. Both are traditionally offered to guests with coffee or tea, set out on a plate during holidays and family visits, or enjoyed as a small treat after a meal. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, malban and nougat are sold by the kilo. As a package-free grocery store, Dekenet Al Nes encourages customers to bring their own containers and take just the amount they need, helping cut single-use packaging.