Traditional Turkish chocolate and candy — from hand-pulled akide hard candy and chocolate dragee to the playful mushroom chocolate, made in Istanbul and shipped worldwide.
Turkish Candy & Chocolate, Explained
- Akide candy — traditional Ottoman boiled hard candy in fruit and spice flavors. See rose, mastic and assorted akide.
- Dragee (draje) — almonds, nuts and fruits coated in chocolate or sugar. See assorted chocolate dragee and mixed fruit dragee.
- Mushroom chocolate — a beloved Turkish treat: little mushroom-shaped chocolates. See the white and colorful versions.
- Almond paste (badem ezmesi) — soft marzipan-style almond confection. See almond paste.
All shipped fresh from Istanbul with DHL Express. Also browse Turkish delight and gift boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is akide candy?
Akide is traditional Turkish hard candy, made by boiling and hand-pulling sugar with natural flavors like rose, mastic, cinnamon and fruit. It dates back to Ottoman times.
What is Turkish mushroom chocolate?
Mushroom chocolate is a popular Turkish treat: small mushroom-shaped chocolates (often white or colorful), loved especially by children as a nostalgic sweet.
What is Turkish dragee (draje)?
Dragee is almonds, hazelnuts, coffee beans or dried fruit coated in chocolate or a hard sugar shell — a classic Turkish confection, often sold in metal gift boxes.
Do you ship Turkish chocolate and candy worldwide?
Yes, everything ships fresh from Istanbul with DHL Express, usually arriving within a few business days.







