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- Instance of
- dish
- Subclass of
- candy
- Part of
- Turkish cuisine
- Country of origin
- Turkey
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- Macun şekeri.jpg
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thumb|upright=1.3|Macun in Turkey
Macun (in Turkish also Macun şekeri) is a soft, sweet and colorful Turkish toffee paste. It is a street food that may be prepared with many herbs and spices. Macun originated from spicy preparations of Mesir macunu, a traditional Turkish herbal paste from the classical antiquity period. During classical antiquity, macun was consumed as a pharmaceutical medicine. It was historically served in a round tray with separate compartments for the various flavors, a serving style that has continued into modern times. The consumption of macun is a part of some Turkish customs.