Tasting Mardin's Unique Almond Candy
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Mardin is one of the most special cities in Turkey with its historical stone houses, narrow streets and texture that has hosted different cultures for centuries. This city, where Assyrian, Arab, Kurdish and Turkish cultures blend, also draws attention with its cuisine. One of the most well-known flavors of Mardin, almond candy, is not just a dessert, but also a tradition that extends from the past to the present.
6500 years of history
Mardin is one of the most special cities in Turkey, with its historical houses decorated with stonework, its deep-rooted past that brings together different civilizations, and its unique flavors. This ancient city overlooking the fertile lands of Mesopotamia is not only a geography, but also a storyteller.
As Pharmanova, we are inspired by this unique texture of Mardin and aim to bring traditional values to all corners of the world by blending them with modern methods. As part of this vision, we wanted you to touch the flavors and story of this ancient city by offering you almond candy, an important symbol of Mardin's cultural heritage.
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Almond candy has a deep-rooted history that extends from the Ottoman palace kitchen to the tables of the countryside. Rumor has it that it was first prepared during the Ottoman golden age to surprise the sultan's guests and add elegance to the palace banquets. During those times, almonds were seen as a symbol of elegance and nobility. Sugar, on the other hand, was used only on important days as a luxury. Almond candy, which emerged with the combination of these two valuable ingredients, became not only a dessert but also a treat that represented the culture and magnificence of that period. This elegant flavor in the Ottoman palace kitchen spread to all corners of Anatolia over time and took the first place in the important days of the people.
When it came to Mardin, almond candy took on a whole new meaning. Made with almonds grown in the fertile lands of Mesopotamia, this dessert became a symbol of the hospitality and warmth of the local people. Served to guests at weddings, holidays and special occasions, almond candy became not just a delicacy, but also a sweet symbol of friendship and sharing. Even today, when you walk along the historic stone streets of Mardin, you can feel the story of this dessert and the cultural values it carries from the past to the present.
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