Soutzoukloukoum is a traditional sweet widely produced in Komotini. It is characterized by its smooth and soft texture, as well as its sweet taste. Its unique recipe includes walnut and an almond coating, which is added at the end of the preparation.

The preparation process is special and takes on the characteristics of a ritual:

• Whole walnuts are threaded onto string one by one.
• A ground mixture of water and sugar is used during the process.
• The strings with the walnuts are dipped into a cauldron and then hung on poles to allow the mixture to set.
• The caramelized, amber color of the loukoumi combines with the almonds, with the elongated sweets being sprinkled one by one.