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Difference Between White Creamy Kelao and Walnut Kelao

Difference Between White Creamy Kelao and Walnut Kelao

Many people think White Creamy Kelao and Walnut Kelao are the same. They are not. Both are called Kelao, but they have different origin, ingredients, taste, and texture.

This guide explains the clear difference between both products available at Organic Point.

What is Walnut Kelao?

Walnut Kelao is also called Hunza Chocolate or اخروٹی کیلاؤ. It is a traditional product of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Akhroti Chocolatey Kilao

Key facts:

  • Origin: Puniyal / Ghizer / Hunza Valleys, Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Main Ingredients: Fresh walnut halves, grape juice, mulberry pulp, wheat flour
  • How it is made: Fresh walnuts are hand-threaded on a thread. They are dipped 5-8 times in boiled grape and mulberry syrup, then sun-dried for 3-4 weeks.
  • Sugar Added: None. Natural sweetness from grapes and mulberry.
  • Season: Freshly made from October to March

What is White Creamy Kelao?

White Creamy Kelao is also called سفید کیلاؤ. It is a winter specialty and different from Hunza Chocolate Kelao.

White Malai Kilao

Key facts

  • Origin: Imported from China (Xinjiang / Northern region)
  • Main Ingredients: White chocolate, fresh cream (Malai), and roasted walnuts
  • How it is made: Factory-made confection. White chocolate is mixed with fresh cream and roasted walnuts to make a soft block.
  • Season: Winter seasonal product. Available October to February at Organic Point.

White Creamy Kelao vs Walnut Kelao: Key Differences

Feature

White Creamy Kelao

Walnut Kelao

Main ingredients

White chocolate, cream, and roasted walnuts

Walnuts with a grape juice and mulberry-based coating

Colour

Creamy white

Dark brown

Texture

Soft, smooth, and creamy

Chewy coating with a crunchy walnut centre

Taste

Sweet, milky, and nutty

Sweet, nutty, and slightly fruity

Main flavour

White chocolate and cream

Walnuts, grape, and mulberry

Aroma

White chocolate fragrance with toasted walnut

Grape-mulberry fragrance

Calories

Approx. 400 kcal per 100g

Approx. 534 kcal per 100g

Sugar

Contains sugar from white chocolate (45-50%)

No added sugar

Best for

People who enjoy creamy sweets

People who enjoy chewy, fruit-coated walnut sweets

Storage for Both Products

  • Room Temperature: 10-20 days in cool, dry place (15-20°C). Use cotton bag for Walnut Kelao, airtight container for White Creamy Kelao.
  • Refrigerated (Best): 2-3 months at 4-8°C. Wrap in parchment paper.
  • Note: White chocolate melts at 28-30°C. Walnut Kelao can get worms above 25°C because it uses organic walnuts. Always refrigerate in warm weather.

Both products are available at Organic Point in 500 Gram and 1 KG packs with free shipping in Pakistan.

Questions : Answered

No. They are different products. White Creamy Kelao uses white chocolate and cream as its base, while Walnut Kelao uses walnuts covered with a grape juice and mulberry-based coating.

No. Actually walnut Kelao is named as Hunza Chocolate. Its ingredients are walnuts, grape juice, mulberry pulp. It’s called Chocolaty Kilao due to its color and texture.

Choose White Creamy Kelao if you prefer a smooth texture and a sweet, creamy flavour. The white chocolate and cream give it a taste that is different from traditional fruit-coated Kelao.

Choose Walnut Kelao if you prefer a chewy coating, a crunchy walnut centre, and a fruity taste. It is also known as Hunza Chocolate.

Both varieties contain walnuts, so check the product details if you have a nut allergy.

No. Walnut Kelao has no added sugar. It is sweetened naturally by grape juice and mulberry pulp.

Yes. White Creamy Kelao contains sugar from white chocolate.

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