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 and surrounding villages in the Argeș County.[3]
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) [4] 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,