Magiun of Topoloveni
{{short description|Romanian plum jam}}
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Magiun of Topoloveni{{cite news|url=http://www.cotidianul.ro/o-poveste-romaneasca-de-succes-magiunul-de-topoloveni-151899/ |title=O poveste românească de succes: magiunul de Topoloveni|lang=ro|newspaper=Cotidianul|date=July 14, 2011|access-date=November 22, 2023}} is a Romanian traditional plum based spread, which has received a Protected Geographical Status from the European Union since 2011.{{Cite web|url=http://www.economie.gouv.fr/directions_services/dgccrf/documentation/panorama/themes/signesqualite.htm|title=Accueil >> Documentation >> Panorama des textes|website=www2.economie.gouv.fr|language=fr}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 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 and surrounding villages in the Argeș County.{{Cite web|url =https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2010:241:0003:0007:RO:PDF|access-date =28 February 2024 |title =REGULAMENTUL (CE) NR. 510/2006 AL CONSILIULUI „MAGIUN DE PRUNE TOPOLOVENI” NR. CE: RO-PGI-0005-0763-04.03.2009|publisher=Jurnalul Oficial al Uniunii Europene (Official Journal of EU)|language=ro}}
History
The recipe of magiun of Topoloveni dates back to 1914 when the first magiun factory was opened by a local family (the Maximilian Popovici family) {{Cite web|url=https://visiteurope.com/en/experience/topoloveni-plum-jam/|title=Topoloveni Plum Jam|publisher =European Travel Commission|language=en|year=2024|access-date=28 February 2024}} and contains at least 4 varieties of plums.
The magiun of Topoloveni is produced exclusively in the area amidst the localities of Boțarcani, Crințești, Goleștii Bădii, Gorănești, Inurile, Țigănești, Topoloveni, and Vițichești. This region, particularly suitable for growing plums, belongs to the Argeș County, in the historical region of Wallachia. The plum orchards cover about {{convert|17000|ha|abbr=off}}.{{Cite web|url =http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2010:241:0003:0007:FR:PDF |title= Règlement (CE) no 510/2006 du Conseil " Magium de prune Topoloveni " no CE : RO-PGI-0005-0763-04.03.2009 |publisher =Journal officiel de l'Union européenne C 241/3 du 08-09-2010|language=fr}}.
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 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.[http://www.rri.ro/arh-art.shtml?lang=6&sec=397&art=24429 Le magiun dans l'OTAN] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120913164501/http://www.rri.ro/arh-art.shtml?lang=6&sec=397&art=24429 |date=2012-09-13 }}
Etymology
The word magiun come from the Turkish language macun which means "spread".{{Cite web|url=http://dexonline.ro/definitie/magiun|title=Magiun|website=www.dexonline.ro|language=ro}}
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 {{convert|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, Bistrițeana, Brumarii, Centenar, Dâmbovița, Grasa ameliorată, Grasa Românesca, Pescăruș, Piteștean, Silvia, Stanley, Tomnatici Caransebeș, Tuleu gras, Tuleu timpuriu, Vâlcean, Vînăta Româneasca.
See also
References
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