Magiun of Topoloveni

Magiun of Topoloveni[1] is a Romanian traditional plum based spread, which has received a Protected Geographical Status from the European Union since 2011.[2] Magiun of Topoloveni is a kind of jam made from very ripe plum fruit varieties, without any added sugar. It is from the town of Topoloveni in the Argeș County.[3]

Magiun of Topoloveni
TypeJam
Place of originRomania
Region or stateTopoloveni, Argeș County
Main ingredientsPlums

History

The recipe of magiun of Topoloveni dates back to 1914 and contains at least 4 varieties of plums.

The magiun of Topoloveni is produced exclusively in the area amidst the municipalities of Boțarcani, Crințești, Gorănești, Inuri, Goleștii Badii, Țigănești, Topoloveni and Vițichești. This region, particularly suitable for growing plums, belongs to the Argeș County in the region of Wallachia. The pruneraies cover about 17,000 hectares.[4]

The magiun became the first Romanian certified natural product, protected by European Union by order No. 338/2011 dated April 7, 2011.The European Commission has recognized a protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication in Magiun of Topoloveni.

In 2003, Romania has deployed troops in Afghanistan, as a member of NATO. In 2009, 100% natural magiun of Topoloveni replaced marmalade in all NATO bases. In 2010, the factory of Topoloveni was appointed official supplier to the Romanian Royal House.[5]

Etymology

The word magiun come from Turkish language macun which means "spread".[6]

Preparation

The magiun of Topoloveni recipe, requires four different types of plums, which are cooked for 10 hours without sugar in very low heat until the magiun sticks to the spoon. The magiun of Topoloveni is a thick, dark brown paste, with dry matter content at a minimum of 55%. This concentration, which corresponds to 55 °Brix, ensures the preservation of the product, at a temperature of 20 °C maximum, without the addition of any additives.

Plums used for the production of magiun of Topoloveni belong to various local varieties of Prunus domestica : Boambe of Leordeni, Bistriteana, Brumarii, Centenar, Dimbovita, Grasa ameliorata, Grasa Romanesca, Pescarus, Pitestean, Silvia, Stanley, Tomnatici Caran Sebes, Tuleu fat, Tuleu timpuriu, Valcean, Vinata Romaneasca.

References
  1. O poveste romaneasca de succes: magiunul de Topoloveni
  2. "Accueil >> Documentation >> Panorama des textes". www2.economie.gouv.fr (in French).
  3. Ministerul Agriculturii si Dezvoltarii Rurale (ed.). "Caiet de sarcini - Magiun de prune Topoloveni" (PDF) (in Romanian). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 5, 2021..
  4. Journal officiel de l'Union européenne C 241/3 du 08-09-2010 (ed.). "Règlement (CE) no 510/2006 du Conseil " Magium de prune Topoloveni " no CE : RO-PGI-0005-0763-04.03.2009" (in French)..
  5. Le magiun dans l'OTAN Archived 2012-09-13 at archive.today
  6. "Magiun". www.dexonline.ro (in Romanian).


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