Omani sweets (7alwa) are quite famous, both within and outside the country, which is defined as a symbol of Omani hospitality and originality, as it is linked to the Omani human beings are closely linked to the past and the old customs, traditions and way of life.
Included in the manufacture of many materials, including candy, eggs, starch, sugar and water
As well as margarine, nuts, saffron, cardamom and rose water, which brought from jabal Al Akhdhar
These Ingredients are mixed together by knowledge of 7alwa manufacturer by specified amounts and putted in MARJAL(boiler) for a time not less than two hours
The sweets are made on the gas or electric stoves, however, prefer to make on wood stoves, especially that extracted from the trees (SOMR) because it is solid wood
does not emit smoke or smell.
The 7alwa could maintain their high quality for more than four months without preservatives or devices
Then it will served in DAST(large rounded bowl designed especially for 7alwa, but different types and sizes for examples sometimes it may be made of pottery ,metal and plastic, depending on demand and the type of occasion).
7alwa is companion to the Omani in his rejoicing, there is no House devoid of Omani sweets particularly at times of celebrations and festivals and weddings and other religious events