Best Greater Polish Foods
Rogal świętomarciński, also known as St. Martin's croissant or St. Martin's roll, is a filled croissant in a coating of icing with chopped nuts sprinkled over it. It gets its name from the traditional baking and eating of the rolls on Saint Martin's Day for 150 years up to this day in the city of Poznań and some districts in the Wielkopolskie Voivodship in Poland.
According to a traditional tale, the croissants date back to the days of the 1683 siege of Vienna when king Jan Sobieski and Poland's hussars defeated the Turks in a battle and bakers started to make the croissants to keep the victory in public memory, while the Turkish crescent contributed to the shape of the final product.
MOST ICONIC Rogal świętomarciński
A classic Poznań specialty, pyry z gzikiem is a simple potato and cheese dish. It consists of boiled or baked potatoes accompanied by a mixture of cottage cheese, cream, and onions. The potatoes are served whole or cut in half, typically in their jackets, with the cottage cheese dip either on top or on the side.
Finely chopped chives can be added to the cheese filling or used as a garnish, while the cream can be replaced with milk, kefir, or buttermilk. The gzik mixture is usually flavored with dill and cumin, and it can also be served with crackers or sandwiches.
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Wielkopolski ser smażony is a unique fried cheese product from Wielkopolska Voivodship in Poland. It has a homogenous, solid and elastic texture. The cheese varies in color from light cream to yellow, depending on how it is fried and on the quality of butter used.
The taste is intense and sharp, typical for fried cheese. Additionally, caraway seeds may be added to the cheese, and that is the only other variety that can be produced under the protected name 'Wielkopolska fried cheese'. It is made according to a local, traditional recipe typical for the Wielkopolska region since the 18th century when it was probably first made by the settlers who arrived in the western part of the region.
Kiełbasa biała parzona wielkopolska is an uncured sausage made with ground pork that is encased in natural pig's intestines. Its slightly moist, matte grey surface is dotted with green specks of marjoram, used to flavor the sausage. Once cooked, kiełbasa biała parzona wielkopolska has a flavor that is similar to cooked pork, with a strong marjoram flavor and a hint of garlic and pepper.
Andruty kaliskie, also known as Kalisz wafers, are thin, sweet and crisp cream-colored wafers with a shiny surface produced in the city of Kalisz in Poland since the 19th century. They have become a symbol of the town in the Wielkopolska region.
To achieve their delicate, dry, crisp and smooth taste, water, sugar, flour and rapeseed oil are mixed to form a dough that is then pressed between the two plates of a traditional waffle iron. In the past, they have regularly been sold on Sundays and holidays at the park in Kalisz and were a favorite snack of families on their outings.
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Markhor Cannabis Vodka is a Polish producer of high-quality craft vodka infused with hemp. Their product combines spelt distillate, hemp, water, and honey, creating a unique and complex aroma. Markhor Cannabis Vodka is the first Polish vodka to include CBD and terpenes from hemp, enhancing its intriguing taste and aroma.
The production process adheres to the principles of craft production, utilizing carefully selected raw materials and strict quality control. All ingredients are locally sourced, including spelt distillate, crystal-clear water, hemp grown in Poland, and natural honey from the greenest regions of the country.
AWARDS
Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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Bartex Bartol Sp. z o.o. sp.k. is a family-owned company from Poland, established in 1990, specializing in the production and import of alcoholic beverages from various parts of the world. Their product range includes wines, vodkas, whiskies, gins, cognacs, brandies, champagnes, sparkling wines, liqueurs, aperitifs, ciders, and other beverages.
Bartex products are available in over 30 countries worldwide. In addition to alcoholic beverages, Bartex operates a vegetable drying plant, supplying products to renowned companies such as Podravka, showcasing their commitment to quality and diversity in the food industry.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver
2024
BEST Bartex Bartol Spirits
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Markhor Cannabis Vodka is the first Polish premium vodka infused with CBD and terpenes from hemp, crafted for enthusiasts of unique and sophisticated flavors. It combines spelt distillate, hemp, water, and honey, offering a harmonious and complex profile.
The spelt distillate, made from an ancient variety of wheat, forms the vodka's foundation. Locally grown hemp adds a distinctive flavor and aroma, enriched with natural CBD and terpenes. Crystal-clear water from local sources ensures purity, while natural honey from Poland’s greenest regions provides subtle sweetness and rounds off the flavor profile.
AWARDS
London Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
AWARDS
Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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European Beer Star - Gold
2023
Paprocky Single Barrel Whisky is a limited-edition Polish single malt whisky produced by Bartex Bartol Sp. z o.o. sp.k. Each bottle originates from a single barrel, ensuring a unique character for every release. The whisky is aged using the Virgin Oak method, where new oak casks impart distinctive flavors.
It offers a fruity aroma with notes of apples and pears, complemented by a hint of cinnamon, and concludes with a caramel finish.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver
2024
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