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Traditional Preparation of Syrups, Marmalades, Liqueurs and Herbal Grappas in the Knin Area, Croatia

The traditional preparation of syrups, marmalades, liqueurs and herbal grappas were recorded in Knin area in south-eastern Croatia during wider ethnobotanical survey on plant use in the area. Local knowledge was recorded using semi-structured interviews. Thirty-five interviews produced an inventory of 34 species from 13 families and 59 local names from 251 citations. Maximum Relative frequency of citation (RFC) was for Cornus mas L. (0.74), following by Sambucus nigra L. (0.60), Prunus domestica L. (0.60) and Rosa canina L. (0.51). Twelve species were mentioned only once. The most frequent use categories were syrups(110), followed by marmalades (86), and liqueurs (43). Fruits (77%) and flowers (11%) were the most used plant parts. The indigenous population of the studied area strongly keeps the tradition of preparing homemade syrups, marmalades, and liqueurs for consumption.

ethnobotany, Knin, marmalades, syrups, traditional knowledge

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