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Mesir Macunu Festival
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
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2010 Mesir Macunu Festival in Manisa, Turkey
Country Turkey
Reference 642
Region Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription 2012 (7th session)

Mesir Macunu (Turkish pronunciation: [mesiɾ mad͡ʒunʊ]) is a traditional Turkish sweet paste. It is very famous in the city of Manisa, Turkey. This special treat is made with many different herbs and spices. Long ago, Mesir Macunu was more spicy than sweet!

The word Macun refers to a sweet Turkish candy paste. The original Mesir Macunu was a spicy version of this paste.

What is Mesir Macunu?

Mesir Macunu is a unique sweet paste from Turkey. It is especially linked to the city of Manisa. This paste is known for its special mix of many different herbs and spices.

Historically, Mesir Macunu was not sweet like it is today. It was first made as a spicy preparation. Over time, it changed into the sweet treat we know.

Herbs and Spices in Mesir Macunu

Mesir Macunu gets its special taste from a mix of many herbs and spices. Here is a list of some of the ingredients used to make this famous paste:

Mesir paste of Manisa
Mesir Macunu paste from Manisa

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