Akanes () is a Greek
sweet
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similar to
loukoumi, only that it is flavoured with fresh goatsmilk butter rather than fruit essences. It is made exclusively in the town of
Serres
Serres ( ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki.
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece. The c ...
in
Northern Greece
Northern Greece () is used to refer to the northern parts of Greece, and can have various definitions.
Administrative term
The term "Northern Greece" is widely used to refer mainly to the two northern regions of Macedonia and (Western) Thra ...
. The name ''akanes'' dates back to the time of
Ottoman rule in Greece, when it was called ''hakanes halva'' or royal halva (''hakan'' deriving from the Turkish ''han'' and ''kağan'').
The sweet is available especially in the regional unit of
Serres
Serres ( ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki.
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece. The c ...
and in
delicacy
A delicacy is a rare food item that is considered highly desirable, sophisticated, or peculiarly distinctive within a given culture or region. A delicacy may have an unusual flavor or be expensive compared to everyday foods.
Delicacies va ...
shops throughout Greece.
References
External links
Website describing "Akanes Lailia" of Serres
Greek cuisine
Confectionery
Turkish delight
Serres
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