Participation of Food Science and Human Nutrition department in the 40th Buraidah Spring Festival
On Friday, 28.04.1440 H, the College of Agriculture and
Veterinary Medicine participated in the 40th Buraidah Spring Festival .
The college contributed in this festival
with one of its finest food product
known collectively as Kelaja. Kelaja is
manufactured in the Food processing factory
lines in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. This
product Kelaja or Kleicha (Arabic: الكليجا) is one of the most popular flour
confectionery in Qassim region. There are different delicacies Kelaja
varieties. It comes in several traditional shapes and fillings. The most
popular Kelaja is that filled with dates syrup. It is usually flavored with
cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and sometimes rose water, and glazed with whipped
egg. It is usually stuffed with dates and served with tea or Arabic coffee.
Kelaja typically eaten for a range of celebrations and has a
specific annual festival
In March 2019 the 11th Kleicha festival was organized at Buraidah city, Qassim region, KSA.