Maraş ice cream has a well-deserved worldwide reputation as one of the most special desserts of Turkish cuisine. Distinguished from other ice creams by its unique consistency, distinctive hard but flexible structure and intense aroma, this flavor has roots dating back 300 years. Inspired by the dessert called Karsambaç, which has an important place in Anatolia’s flavor culture, Maraş ice cream was initially obtained by mixing the snow preserved on the mountain slopes on hot summer days with fruit extracts. Over time, natural ingredients such as milk, honey, molasses and sahlep were added to this mixture and it took its current form. As Marpare Dondurma, we continue to offer you Maraş ice cream by preserving the original taste and aroma of Maraş ice cream with our masters who have been continuing this deep-rooted tradition for 31 years.
Behind the unique flavor of Maraş ice cream are natural and high-quality ingredients such as sahlep and goat’s milk grown in the high plateaus of Mount Ahir. This region has one of the richest flora and fauna in Turkey. The sahlep obtained from wild orchid flowers gives the ice cream its unique consistency and aroma, while the milk of goats grazing freely on the slopes of the mountains gives it a unique taste. In the natural vegetation of Mount Ahir, the milk of the goats, which feeds on aromatic plants such as thyme, oregano and wild orchids, is rich in minerals and is one of the most important factors determining the quality of Maraş ice cream. As Marpare Dondurma, we process these natural ingredients with the skillful hands of our craftsmen and make you feel the taste of naturalness and quality in every bite.
Making Maraş ice cream is a special process that requires attention and mastery. At Marpare Dondurma, we carry out this process by combining traditional methods with modern production techniques. The mixture of sahlep, goat’s milk and sugar is beaten at a specific temperature and speed to achieve the unique hard and elastic structure of the ice cream. This process minimizes the ice cream’s contact with air and ensures a dense consistency. Thus, the famous elasticity and chewy properties of Maraş ice cream are preserved. In addition, no additives or artificial flavors are used, guaranteeing the natural taste and quality of our ice cream. These techniques, blended with our masters’ years of experience, create the perfect flavor in each ice cream ball.
As Marpare Dondurma, we aim to keep the deep-rooted tradition and natural flavor of Maraş ice cream alive in every spoonful. With 31 years of experience and passion, we continue to offer you this unique dessert all over Turkey and the world. Prepared with sahlep and goat’s milk from the fertile soil of Mount Ahir, our ice creams offer an unforgettable taste experience with both naturalness and flavor. We invite you to discover this unique flavor and become a partner in the story of traditional Maraş ice cream. With every bite, get ready to embark on a flavor journey prepared with the best ingredients nature has to offer!