Group of traditional products

Mineral water Perla Harghitei is a wonder of nature: without human intervention, mineral water is microbiologically pure and perfectly balanced. Since 2005, Perla Harghitei has been recognized as natural mineral water in the European Union, with certification being done in Germany.

If you want to know the secrets of the Csíki Sör handmade beer, stop for a tasting visit to the Sânsimion Brewery. You will enjoy a premium quality beer made from natural ingredients - water, malt and hops, without pasteurization and preservatives.

Made from fresh, natural ingredients, according to ancient Sicilian recipes, traditional bakery products are also appreciated by the most demanding gourmets. Here are some of the pastry bakeries of Szekler customs and tastes.

The herb-inspired combination of delicious spices and herbs helps the body treat many diseases, while being the simplest remedy for regaining good mood. Choose Szekler tea with names that come from fairytales and exciting flavours!

Kürtőskalács is a traditional product that enjoys wide popularity both among consumers in Romania and in Central and Eastern Europe. It is indispensable for tourist attractions, from large exhibitions, to big celebrations or fairs.

Plum dumplings (Szilvás gombóc) are delicacies belonging to traditional Hungarian cuisine. The composition includes potatoes, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs and plums, to which cinnamon and sugar can be added. The dessert is made in the form of dough balls filled with plums, which are then boiled in water, poured and rolled into bread and sugar.

The harvesting and processing of forest fruits or of their own production is a tradition in Harghitacounty. This explains why many local producers have chosen to keep the recipes and the processing methods passed on from generation to generation. Only by tasting you will know the authentic flavor of jams, syrups and compotes in the Szeklerland.

Seckler cheeses are absolutely delicious, without additives or preservatives. Their quality meets all needs: among them are products traditionally manufactured on the basis of preserved values, as well as products made on the basis of the new requirements.

The farmers dedicated to the profession have proved that vegetables can be harvested in Harghita to meet the required quality standards.

Old recipe of Szekler butchers, which include only traditional natural spices, are rediscovered and made valuable by many local producers. You can choose from a wide range of Szekler sausages, smoked sausages, lard, halves or smoked home-made bacon. The quality of the salami and sausages is exceptional!

Beekeepers in Harghita provide you with a varied and sophisticated range of organic bee products with stunning health benefits.

Ábel and Eszter are two mustard varieties, prepared according to traditional Szekler recipes. Mustard is ground with stone and hand-prepared.

The plum brandy / Pálinka has a tremendous reputation in the area, being a traditional, alcoholic beverage with a story hundreds of years old. Pálkina can also be made of pear trees, pears, quinces, sour cherries, peaches, apricots, cherries, apples and even shrubs or rose hips.

Helyénvaló Local Shop is a local food hub built on a short food supply chain, located in the heart of Odorheiu Secuiesc. Our mission is to connect small-scale local producers with customers, making it easier for traditional local products to find their way from the producer to the table. As a social enterprise, we work to strengthen the local economy, support the sustainability of small producers, and preserve the region’s gastronomic heritage. Helyénvaló was envisioned and is operated by the Civitas Foundation for Civil Society. Our shop offers exclusively reliable, tested products that comply with current regulations and come from licensed and inspected local artisan producers.

Szekler stuffed cabbage rolls is a genuine product, without any preservatives. Ingredients are those normally used (cooked cabbage, fresh pork, good quality rice, onion, sweet pepper, pepper, oil, salt, thyme and dill), but the proportions and the way they are combined are based on family recipe proven over time.

The gingerbread manufacturer is one of the few that has been preserved to this day. The gingerbread is prepared according to a traditional recipe from some essential ingredients, all natural: honey, flour, anise, cloves and cinnamon.