polkagris
Sign in to savePolkagris (plural: polkagrisar) is a Swedish stick candy that was invented in 1859 by Amalia Eriksson in the town of Gränna, Sweden. It remains a well-known albeit old-fashioned candy in Sweden, often sold at fairs, Christmas markets, and the like. It is still closely associated with Gränna. The traditional polkagris candy stick is white and red, and is peppermint-flavoured.
Key facts
- Food.name
- Polkagris
- Food.image
- Polkagrisar in Granna.jpg
- Food.image_size
- 250px
- Food.country
- Sweden
- Food.region
- Gränna
- Food.creator
- Amalia Eriksson
- Food.type
- Candy stick
- Food.main_ingredient
- Sugar, peppermint
- Food.other
- EU-Status: Protected
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Polkagris (plural: polkagrisar) is a Swedish stick candy that was invented in 1859 by Amalia Eriksson in the town of Gränna, Sweden. It remains a well-known albeit old-fashioned candy in Sweden, often sold at fairs, Christmas markets, and the like. It is still closely associated with Gränna. The traditional polkagris candy stick is white and red, and is peppermint-flavoured.
Genuine Polkagris has had a protected geographical indication since 21 July 2022 by EU and Livsmedelverket, which must therefore be manufactured in Gränna to be called genuine Polkagris.