Macun (in turkish also macun şekeri) is a soft, sweet and colorful turkish toffee paste. it is a street food that may be prepared with many herbs and spices. macun originated from spicy preparations of mesir macunu, a traditional turkish herbal paste from the classical antiquity period. during classical antiquity, macun was consumed as a pharmaceutical medicine. it was historically served in a round tray with separate compartments for the various flavors, a serving style that has continued into modern times. the consumption of macun is a part of some turkish customs.

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