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| Mesir Macunu Festival | |
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2010 Mesir Macunu Festival in Manisa, Turkey
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| Country | Turkey |
| Reference | 642 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2012 (7th session) |
Mesir Macunu (Turkish pronunciation: [mesiɾ̥ maːd͡ʒunʊ]) is a traditional Turkish sweet associated with the city of Manisa. Earlier versions of Mesir macunu were not sweet, but rather spicy in flavor.[1]
Macun is a sweet Turkish confectionery toffee paste that originated from spicy preparations of Mesir macunu.[1][2]
Below is a list of spices and herbs used in making the Mesir Paste, along with their Turkish and Latin names:
