The term helva is used by Turkish people, to describe tahin (crushed sesame seeds), flour, or semolina halva, called tahin helvasi, un helvasi, and irmik helvasi, respectively. Yaz helvasi is made of almond or walnut. Semolina halva (garnished with pine nuts) has a cultural significance in Turkish folk religionand is the most common type. Traditionally, halva prepared with flour (un helvasi) is cooked and served upon the death of a person. In addition, some sweets and desserts are also called helva, such as pamuk helva or koz helva, a sweet-like dessert which is widespread in Turkey. In Safranbolu, koz helva is also called "leaf-halva". Assyrians also consume Turkish halva as a traditional dessert.