A traditional sweet of the Kouris-Xilourikos region with almonds as the basic raw material. It contains sugar as well as various flavors.
History: No historical references on this product have been found so far. The Kouris-Xylourikos region, and specifically the villages around the village of Limnati, have the largest almond production in Cyprus. Every year, at the village of Limnati, “The blossomed almond tree” fair is organized, and the production method of this almond sweet is presented.
Production method: The almonds are de-shelled and milled. Syrup (water, sugar, mastic, rosewater, lemon) is prepared and is gradually added to the milled almonds, until a homogeneous mass is formed. The sweet is packaged in glass jars.
Gastronomy: Consumed as a sweet.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment