Karpedo’s Secret: Traditional Maraş Style Ice Cream

The taste of real ice cream lies not just in its cooling effect, but in the unique consistency and naturalness it leaves on your palate. The ice cream culture known worldwide today comes to life at Karpedo, merging with mastery from the snowy mountains of Maraş in the heart of Anatolia.

So, what is the big secret that sets Karpedo apart from its competitors and ensures the same flavor in every bite? Here is the story of our traditional Maraş style ice cream...

1. The Miracle of the Mountains: Authentic Salep The indispensable ingredient of Maraş ice cream is authentic salep, obtained from the roots of wild orchids growing in the high altitudes of the Taurus Mountains. At Karpedo, we carefully select the highest quality salep that gives our ice cream its famous chewy texture and unique aroma. Instead of chemical thickeners, we use this miracle offered to us by nature.

2. Fresh and Full-Fat Milk The cornerstone of our flavor is the fresh milk brought to your table from local farms. Staying true to the traditional recipe, we process milk in its purest form. High-nutritional milk with its natural fat content preserved creates the intense and creamy structure of Karpedo ice cream.

3. Patience in the Churning (Dövme) Technique The most important stage that makes Maraş ice cream "Maraş ice cream" is the churning (dövme) technique. In Karpedo facilities, we blend modern technology with traditional methods. Our ice cream is expertly processed until it reaches the ideal hardness and flexibility. This is exactly where the secret lies for that famous texture that can be eaten with a fork and maintains its form even while melting.

Why Karpedo?

• Naturalness: We stay away from artificial colorants and preservatives.

• Tradition: We combine recipes passed down from generation to generation with modern hygiene standards.

• Passion: We produce every package of ice cream with the same excitement as our very first day.

With Karpedo, you are not just eating a dessert; you are tasting a century-old tradition, labor, and naturalness. For those who miss the real Maraş flavor, Karpedo is always with you in its freshest form!