matsoni

Also known as Matzoni, matsoon, matsoun, matzoun, madzoon, madzoun, macun

Matzoon (, matsun, or ) or matsoni (, ''mats'oni'') is a fermented milk product of Armenian origin found in Armenia and Georgia. The Caspian Sea yogurt commercialized in Japan is said to be the same type of yogurt as matzoon, but a comparison of microbiota and viscosity found that the two are entirely different. Georgian matsoni has been a protected geographical indication in Georgia since 24 January 2012.

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Food.name: Matzoon
Food.image: File:Շալոտով մածուն նանայով.JPG
Food.image_size: 200px
Food.alternate_name: Matsoni, Caspian Sea yoghurt
Food.country: Armenia
Food.region: Armenia, Georgia
Food.type: Fermented dairy product
Food.served: cold
Food.main_ingredient: Milk

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Matzoon (, matsun, or ) or matsoni (, ''mats'oni) is a fermented milk product of Armenian origin found in Armenia and Georgia. The Caspian Sea yogurt commercialized in Japan is said to be the same type of yogurt as matzoon, but a comparison of microbiota and viscosity found that the two are entirely different. Georgian matsoni has been a protected geographical indication in Georgia since 24 January 2012.

The tradition of matzoon preparation and use is included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Armenia.