Patrina loukoumia
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Patrina loukoumia or loukoumia Patron (Greek Λουκουμια Πατρών) is Turkish delight (lukum) produced in Patras, Greece.[1]
History
The Aggelopouloi Bros company was the birthplace and only major producer of Patrina Ioukoumia in the early 20th century. The company was closed in the early 1990s.[2]
The company V. Manoussos & Sons (Β. Μανούσος & Υιοί) became the second notable producer of the
Vassilios Manoussos introduced boukies loukoumia, bite-sized pieces remaining from cutting and packing loukoumi. These cuttings were usually melted into the next loukoumi batch, but now they represent more than 30% of all loukoumi sales. Boukies (μπουκιές) mean "small bites" or "nuggets".
Patrina Loukoumia originally came in three flavors, each with a distinctive color: red with rose flavor, white with mastic flavor, and green with bergamot flavor. Today there is a variety of new flavors.
References
- ^ Wichmann, Anna (27 May 2022). "The Fascinating History of Greek Loukoumia, or Turkish Delights". GreekReporter.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "ΤΟ ΠΑΤΡΙNΟ ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΙ – ΑΓΓΕΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΗΛΙΑΔΗΣ – ΟΤΑΝ Η ΠΑΤΡΑ έκανε εξαγωγές στα πέρατα του κόσμου | Patratora τα Νέα της Πάτρας" (in Greek). Retrieved 2019-01-28.