Merdenea sau croasant? Ambele produse de patiserie au legătură cu Imperiul Otoman. Originea celor două nume • Newsweek România

The debate over merdenea and croissant highlights their shared Ottoman origins despite their differing social statuses today. Merdenea, derived from the Turkish 'merdane', refers to a pastry made of thin layers, while croissant, linked to the Ottoman crescent symbol, evolved from the Viennese 'kipferl'. The croissant's modern form emerged in France in the 19th century, thanks to innovations in pastry techniques. Both pastries reflect a rich culinary history influenced by cultural exchanges between the Ottoman Empire and Europe.