Since arriving in Chubut in 1997 from Mar del Plata, Valentina Bruzzone built a history of passion for the flavors of southern Argentina. After twelve years of working in the cherry fieldsfound in Gaiman the ideal place to start your own business seven years ago: the artisanal jam production.
Inspired by the abundance of regional fruits and the family tradition in the production of sweets, she dedicated herself to creating products that capture the essence of the Lower Chubut River Valley.
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Their creations, the result of years of experience and artisan care, will be available to taste and enjoy at the fair. Paths and Flavorswhich will be held at La Rural de Palermo from July 6 to 9.
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In the heart of the Chubut Valley, where cherries and citrons are the main crops, there is a history of dedication and passion for fruit production. Their experience goes back more than a decade in cherry cultivation.
“Every season, upon returning from the field, I took the cherries that did not meet export standards“, he revealed to TNThis high-quality surplus became the starting point for an enterprise that today stands out in the region.
Valentina Bruzzone, owner of MÑAM. (Photo: Valentina Bruzzone).
Valentina kept the family tradition alive with the production of homemade sweets in the south
From her days in Mar del Plata, where the family grew currants, blackberries and apples to make homemade sweets, to her establishment in Gaiman, this entrepreneur kept the family tradition alive. “We are a large family and we have always enjoyed making our own jams”he shared. This roots in artisanal fruit production marked the beginning of a new stage in southern Argentina, where its dedication to sweets became a productive story.
Almost three decades ago he left the coasts of Mar del Plata behind to settle first in Trelew and then in Gaiman, a picturesque town that captured his heart from day one. “We started working on a farm between Gaiman and Trelew, exploring the possibilities that the Patagonian land offered,” he recalled. It was here that he immersed himself in the production of cherries, a crop that not only mobilizes the town during December, but also attracts visitors from all over the country.
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In 2017, MÑAM was born, an enterprise that transformed the valley’s surplus fruit into something more than jams: “in a symbol of regional identity.” He explained that he uses “the remainder of the cherry packaging to create products that not only reduce waste, but also They promote the quality and originality of our province”he explained.
In 2017, MÑAM jams was born. (Photo: Valentina Bruzzone).
Likewise, the enterprise managed to “be a pioneer in the promotion and preservation of the native flavors” of the Lower Valley of the Chubut River through its varied range of artisanal products. Since its founding,“It captivated gastronomy lovers with its exquisite jams.”among which innovative combinations such as Cherry with Quinoa and Honey, and Citron with Pink Pepper stand out.
In addition, it diversified its offering with unique creations such as “SOS COCH” Cherry Ketchup and Cherry Pizza Sauce, establishing itself “as a symbol of quality and originality that celebrates the rich fruit heritage of the region.”
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Meanwhile, the base of the products focuses mainly on cherries. Furthermore, the citron gained outstanding relevance since it was registered in the National Food Institute (INAL), last year, as the first Creole seedgranting official recognition to its origin in Gaiman.
This combination of emblematic fruits from the Lower Valley of the Chubut River “not only ensures superior quality products, but also promotes preservation of native flavors and strengthens the gastronomic identity of the region” highlighted Bruzzone.
According to Bruzzone, the enterprise became a pioneer by promoting and preserving the native flavors of the Lower Valley of the Chubut River through its wide range of artisanal products. (Photo: Valentina Bruzzone).
The list of flavours is diverse. In the production of jams:
- Cherry with Quinoa and Honey
- Cherry and Red Tomato
- Cherry FÜRÉ with hot chili
- Raspberry with Quinoa and Honey
- Strawberry with Quinoa and Honey
- Citron with pink pepper
- Citron Mimosa with orange and champagne-type sparkling wine
- Gaiman Traditional Citron
- Red Fruits of the Valley
Sauce production:
- “SOS COCH” cherry ketchup
- Cherry Pizza Sauce
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“In my venture I work alone, but I have the invaluable support of a designer and a chemical engineer. We work in the municipal factory where municipal employees help local producers make our jams,” Bruzzone explained.
“SOS COCH” cherry ketchup. (Photo: Valentina Bruzzone).
“There are several jam producers, especially with the fruits we grow here in the region. We sell our products throughout the country, from Córdoba to Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz and Chubut. Everything I have learned has been in the journey of life, and events like Paths and Flavors gives us enormous visibility”, he concluded.
