# Traditional grape molasses production in Manisa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traditional-grape-molasses-production-in-manisa
> Updated: 2026-10-14T08:25:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the Selendi district of Manisa, local farmers have commenced the traditional production of molasses as the grape harvest approaches its conclusion. 

The process involves crushing grapes in pools to extract juice, which is then filtered and treated with specialized molasses earth to clarify the liquid and lower acidity. This juice is boiled in large copper cauldrons for several hours to achieve the necessary consistency. In the Selmanhacılar neighborhood, producers like 80-year-old Veli Güneş continue to use organic grapes to maintain this labor-intensive cultural tradition, which provides a vital nutritional source for the winter season.

## Claims

- Veli Güneş produces molasses from organically grown grapes from his own garden. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Grape harvesting is nearing completion in the Selendi district of Manisa. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The molasses production process involves crushing grapes in pools to extract juice. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Special molasses earth is used to clarify the grape juice and remove acidity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Producers use the molasses for winter consumption and for sale in markets. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The juice is boiled in copper cauldrons for several hours to reach the desired consistency. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Selendi farmers begin traditional molasses production

Farmers in Selendi, Manisa, have begun traditional molasses production using organic grapes as the harvest season concludes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/selendi-farmers-begin-traditional-molasses-production

### 2026-09-20: Meram hosts traditional grape harvest and molasses festival

Meram Municipality hosted its fifth annual grape harvest and molasses boiling festival in Konya to preserve local agricultural traditions and cultural heritage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meram-hosts-traditional-grape-harvest-and-molasses-festival

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