Macun

Macun originated from spicy preparations of Mesir macunu,[3] a traditional Turkish herbal paste from the classical antiquity period.

[4] Ingredients to flavor macun have traditionally included bergamot, cinnamon, mastic, mint, rose, lemon and plum.

[1] Macun originated from spicy preparations of Mesir macunu,[3] a traditional herbal paste from classical antiquity.

[1] During the Ottoman period, macun named Neruz macunu, also referred to as nevruziyye, was consumed as both a medicine and confectionery.

[1] Street vendors would purvey macun to people at the Hıdırellez spring festival, on market days, holidays, at wedding processions,[1] and at other times.

[4] The mesir bayrami ceremony in Manisa, Turkey, involves the distribution of macun to people on the streets.