Matzoon
| Alternative names | Matsoni, Caspian Sea yoghurt |
|---|---|
| Type | Fermented dairy product |
| Place of origin | Armenia |
| Region or state | Armenia, Georgia |
| Serving temperature | cold |
| Main ingredients | Milk |
Matzoon (Armenian: մածուն, matsun, pronounced [mɑˈt͡sun] or [mɑˈd͡zun] ⓘ) or matsoni (Georgian: მაწონი, mats'oni) is a fermented milk product of Armenian origin found in Armenia and Georgia. The Caspian Sea yogurt commercialized in Japan is said to be the same type of yogurt as matzoon, but a comparison of microbiota and viscosity found that the two are entirely different. Georgian Matsoni has been a protected geographical indication in Georgia since 24 January 2012.