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Pistachio Mussel A shape as distinctive as its flavour

Name: Pistachio Mussel Baklava
Brand: Saytad Baklava
Price: 2100 TRY
Availability: InStock

Hand-pressed mussel-shaped phyllo. Stone-ground Gaziantep pistachios.
Pure ghee butter. Bold flavour. Elegant presentation.

Saytad Pistachio Mussel Baklava — curved shell-shaped golden baklava with pistachio

Artisan Collection

Pistachio Mussel Fıstıklı Midye Baklava

₺2,100 / kg

The Pistachio Mussel takes its evocative name from its graceful curved shape, recalling the shell of a mussel. Layers of hand-stretched phyllo are folded and pressed into this distinctive form, then filled generously with Gaziantep pistachios and baked in pure ghee until deep golden. The result is classic baklava flavour in a visually dramatic form — a favourite for gift trays and special occasions.

🌿 No preservatives 🧈 Pure ghee butter 🫙 Made fresh daily 📦 Gift packaging

Origin Made in Istanbul, Gaziantep recipe

Pistachio Stone-ground Gaziantep (Antep) pistachios

Fat source 100% pure ghee (clarified butter), no vegetable oils

Form Hand-pressed mussel shape (midye) — each piece individually formed

Shelf life 3 days at room temp · Up to 10 days refrigerated (room temperature strongly preferred)

Delivery Same-day within Istanbul · Nationwide shipping

Locations Saytad Bahçeşehir · Saytad Yeşilköy

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Ingredients & Allergen Information

Full Ingredient List

Yufka dough Wheat flour, water, salt, egg whites, trace of starch for dusting
Pure ghee butter 100% clarified cow's butter, no added oils
Gaziantep pistachios Stone-ground, early-harvest Antep pistachios (Pistacia vera), unsalted and unroasted
Sugar syrup Local beet sugar produced in Turkey, water, a few drops of lemon juice to prevent crystallisation

Note on sourcing: No artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives are used in any Saytad product. Pistachios are sourced fresh each season directly from Gaziantep. All ingredients are traceable.

Allergen Information

Contains

⚠ Gluten (wheat) ⚠ Tree nuts (pistachio) ⚠ Milk (ghee butter) ⚠ Egg (egg whites in dough)

Does not contain

✓ No peanuts ✓ No sesame ✓ No soya ✓ No sulphites ✓ No artificial additives

Cross-contamination advisory: Saytad kitchens also produce products containing walnuts, hazelnuts and other tree nuts. Our kitchens are not certified allergen-free facilities. Customers with severe nut allergies should take this into account.

Why It Stands Out

Form, Flavour & Craftsmanship

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Distinctive Shell Shape

Each piece is hand-pressed into its characteristic curved mussel form — a shape that takes skill to achieve without tearing the delicate phyllo, and gives the baklava a visual elegance that stands out on any dessert spread.

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Premium Pistachio Fill

Certified Gaziantep pistachios are stone-ground fresh and packed generously into every piece — delivering a bold, fragrant pistachio flavour that defines the product from the first bite to the last.

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Perfect for Gifts

The striking mussel shape and rich pistachio flavour make this a favourite choice for celebration boxes, corporate gift trays, and special occasions where presentation matters as much as taste.

The Craft Behind It

Where Form Meets Flavour

In Gaziantep's baklava culture, the shape of a pastry is never merely decorative — it is an expression of the maker's mastery. The mussel form demands careful folding and pressing of the phyllo without tearing the delicate sheets, a skill that takes years to develop. The result is a compact, dense piece of baklava with more filling contact than many other forms, intensifying the pistachio flavour in every bite.

At Saytad, we make our Mussel Baklava with the same Gaziantep pistachios and pure ghee we use in all our products. The light syrup is applied carefully after baking, allowing it to seep into every fold without making the pastry heavy — a balance that defines great baklava and that we protect in every tray.

Whether presented as a gift or enjoyed at home, the Pistachio Mussel is a baklava that rewards both the eye and the palate. It is one of our most photographed products — and one of our most ordered once people taste it for the first time.

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Room Temperature

3 Days

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

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Refrigerated

Up to 10 Days

Extends life but dulls flavour — always bring to room temperature 30 min before serving

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Freezing

Not advised

Freezing compromises the texture of the shaped phyllo

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Best Enjoyed

Same day

Freshness and crunch are at their peak on the day of production