Svan salt

Svan salt
Region or stateSvaneti, Georgia
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Svan salt (Georgian: სვანური მარილი, romanized: svanuri marili) is a traditional Georgian spice mix from Svaneti, Georgia. It is a versatile seasoning and is often used in the preparation of soups, salads, as well as meat, potato, and fish dishes.

Herb

The spices used to create Svan salt varies, but will usually contain ground coriander, dill, blue fenugreek, red pepper, marigold, garlic, cumin, and white salt. When freshly made, it is usually a bit moist and very aromatic. The wild herbs are gathered in Upper Svaneti, at altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,400 meters. According to tradition, this blend contains key ingredients for longevity. Historically, Svaneti suffered from a shortage of salt, so the Svans traveled to various locations to harvest or extract it, particularly along the coast. After bringing it back to Svaneti, various ingredients were mixed in to increase the quantity.

In 2015, Svan salt, along with a number of other Svan culinary and cultural traditions, were placed on the Georgian list of intangible cultural heritage.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ It may also be referred as Svanetian salt or Svanuri marili, while, in Svan language, it is known as lushnu jim (ლუშნუ ჯიმ).

References

  1. ↑ "SVANETIAN SALT". Georgian Recipes. 2013-09-05. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  2. 1 2 Rimple, Paul. "Svanetian Salt, Georgia's Most Famous Spice Blend". Culinary Backstreets. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  3. ↑ Miquel Hudin, Daria Kholodilina (2017) Georgia: A guide to the cradle of wine, ISBN 978-1-941598-05-4, p. 74
  4. ↑ Bingemer, Susanna (2015-07-11). "Swanetisches Gewürzsalz". Süddeutsche.de (in German). Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  5. ↑ Atlas des produits alimentaires liés à l'origine de la Géorgie, Rome, 2019, p. 83
  6. ↑ ბრძანება №2/34 matsne.gov.ge (არამატერიალური კულტურული მემკვიდრეობის ობიექტებისათვის ძეგლის სტატუსის მინიჭების შესახებ)