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• Aubergine.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Originally from India and introduced into Spain by the Arabs, it is grown above all in the Mediterranean. The aubergine is a fleshy fruit, round or cylindrical in shape, whose colour ranges between green, purple, violet and dark jasper. It is partially covered by the light green c…

• Ibiza herb liqueur.

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  … (Balearic Islands) This drink has been made by Ibizan peasants for more than 200 years. The manufacturing process was fairly rudimentary and each family had its own method. At the end of the 19th century, industrial producers compiled the best formulas for making this liqueur. The drink began in the…

• Palo liqueur.

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  … (Balearic Islands) The drinking of Palo liqueur is quite widespread in the Balearic Islands. A glass of this drink served cold, with a few drops of lemon and gin, is an excellent aperitif and a good stimulant for the appetite. "Palo" is the original Spanish name for quinine, a plant originally from …

• Majorcan herb liqueur.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Spirit-based drink based on herbs normally drunk by the inhabitants of the island of Majorca after dinner or on very cold mornings. The origin of this drink is rather unclear. It is probable that it goes back to the Middle Ages, after the introduction by the Arabs of the still, wh…

• Cheese from Mahón.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Also known as 'Minorcan' cheese, this fresh cheese is made on the Balearic Islands with raw or pasteurised cow's milk from the Frisian, 'Mahonesa' or 'Minorcan', and/or the Alpine Brown breeds. Small amounts (no more than 5%) of sheep's milk from the 'Minorcan' breed are also allo…

• Olive Oil from Majorca.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Olive tree cultivation and the consumption of Olive Oil have a long tradition on Majorca. This fact brought about the recent recognition of the Protected Denomination of Origin. It is Extra Virgin Olive Oil, obtained primarily from the 'mallorquina' variety of olive. It is produce…

• Majorca almonds.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Almonds are a purely Mediterranean product. They are an important fruit for the Balearic economy and for the islands' agriculture and are mainly used for making sweets. The Roman Empire was a great consumer of this fruit and it was probably the Romans who introduced its cultivatio…

• Artichokes.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Originally from Mediterranean Europe, artichokes are long-stemmed vegetables with spiny leaves shaped like pineapples. The edible part is formed by the heart of the flower. This vegetable has different characteristics depending on the variety involved: Brittany: thick, round and h…

• Majorcan Ensaimada.

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  … (Balearic Islands) The ensaimada is a typical spiral shaped pastry from the Balearic Islands, specifically from the Island of Majorca. It was described by Josep Plá as 'the lightest, airiest and most delicate confectionery product in this country'. The ensaimada is a spiral shaped sweet bun with pow…

• Gin from Minorca.

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  … (Balearic Islands) This liquor, obtained from the juniper berries of Minorca, is a cross between the British gin and the Mediterranean spirit. Its origins date back to the colonial period (18th century), which the island of Minorca was occupied by the English Navy. Gin from Minorca is made with liqu…

• Sobrasada.

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  … (Balearic Islands) Sobrasada, a Majorcan sausage, is a typical Spanish Mediterranean product. There are many recipes that use this sausage. The origins of sobrasada are uncertain. Some sources insist that the Romans introduced this sausage to the archipelago, while others claim that the Majorcan far…