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The production of Borzag pálinka goes back centuries in Nógrád county, which can only be produced in commercial pálinka distilleries of Nógrád county, from the drupe fruit of the wild elderberry, also known as badger, from the area of the county. The region’s weakly acidic compacted soil and the unique climatic conditions, cool, humid and shady places are favorable for the fruit. Thanks to the environmental conditions, the bitter taste of the badger grown in the region contributes significantly to the marzipan flavor and spicy character of Borzag pálinka. Thanks to the high volatile matter and dye content of the berry crop, sweet characters also appear among the aromatic notes of the pálinka, and the rested pálinka sometimes acquires a faint yellowish tint.

The raw material of pálinka grows in the wild

Sárrét kökenypálinka is produced only from the commercial brandy distilleries of the districts named Sárrét in Hajdú-Bihar and Békés counties, from the wild-grown kökeny there. Due to the mineral-rich soil of the geographical area and the high hours of sunshine exceeding 2,500 hours, the tea grown in the geographical area is richer than average in minerals and aromas. Thanks to the unbroken saffron seeds put back into the mash of the Sárréti saffron pálinka made exclusively from wild fruit, the pálinka has a saffron flower aroma and almond flavor, and thanks to the high sugar content of the fruit, it tastes slightly sweet and reminiscent of marzipan. The high mineral and aromatic content of kéköny results in a higher volatile content of the brandy made from it.

The reputation of Hungarian apple growing was founded on the Szabolcsi apple

The professional knowledge of growing Szabolcsi apples is passed down from generation to generation in the demarcated geographical area. The Újfehértói Research Institute of the University of Debrecen, which has a history of more than 70 years, supports the transfer of modern knowledge about apple cultivation with variety maintenance, the production of qualified propagating material and expert advice. The purpose of the authorized Szabolcs Apple Producers Group is to build on the traditions of Szabolcs apple growing, to produce, process and promote the consumption of high-quality eating apples that meet the challenges of the times and sustainably grown.

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