Mesir macunu
| Type | Sweet |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Manisa, Turkey |
| Associated cuisine | Turkish |
| Main ingredients | Toffee paste |
| Mesir Macunu Festival | |
|---|---|
2010 Mesir Macunu Festival in Manisa, Turkey | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Reference | 00642 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2012 (7th session) |
| List | Representative |
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.
Macun is a sweet Turkish confectionery toffee paste that originated from spicy preparations of Mesir macunu.