Dubai chocolate is experiencing high demand. Traders selling pistachios in Gaziantep and its surroundings stated that the demand for Dubai chocolate has increased pistachio prices. The price per kilo of pistachios rose from 200 TL to 450 TL. In recent times, Dubai chocolate, which has become popular in Turkey, is prepared with special ingredients such as Gaziantep pistachios, kadaif, and chocolate and presented to consumers.
Especially popularized through social media, this product stands out with its taste and elegant presentation. This popularity also led to the increase in pistachio prices. The kilo price has reached 4,000 lira. | Dubai chocolate trick: Don’t be fooled by its name and eat peas. Trader Mehmet Akay expressed that with the popularity of Dubai chocolate, the demand for Gaziantep pistachios has significantly increased, causing prices to rise. Mehmet Akay, who is a trader at the Pistachio Bazaar in Gaziantep, said, “This year, the pistachio harvest was very high. Due to the surplus of pistachios, prices had decreased. At the beginning of the season, pistachios did not reach their true value.
However, thanks to the worldwide popularity of Dubai chocolate, the pistachios have reached their true value. The price per kilo of pistachios, which was 200 TL, has now increased to 450 TL. Dubai chocolate has had a positive impact on pistachio producers. Pistachio producers are very pleased with this situation. If the demand for pistachios continues like this, prices will rise even more.” Akay also mentioned that pastry shops are making Dubai chocolate. “Pastry shops have started making Dubai chocolate. Because it’s currently popular, almost everyone is making Dubai chocolate.
Any product becomes of higher quality when pistachios are added to it. Currently, Dubai chocolate ranges between 250 TL and 500 TL.”