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About

Takovo brings the authentic tastes of the Balkans straight to your kitchen, a beloved name particularly cherished by the Serbian diaspora. Known for its wide range of traditional specialties, Takovo has been a staple in Balkan households for generations, conjuring memories of home-cooked meals and festive gatherings. Their high-quality halva and rakija are particularly sought after, representing the heart of Balkan culinary tradition. For those in California looking to connect with their roots through food, Takovo offers a reliable and beloved taste of home.

What we carry

  • Halva & Confections: Various flavors of traditional halva, other sweet treats
  • Jams & Honey: Fruit preserves, locally sourced honey
  • Rakija: Plum rakija (Slivovitz), other fruit brandies
  • Spices & Seasonings: Paprika, Vegeta-style blends, other Balkan spices
  • Tomato Sauce: Passata, ajvar-style tomato preparations

Heritage & Philosophy

Takovo represents a cherished legacy of Balkan food production, often evoking memories of the communist-era staples that families relied on. It's a brand built on providing consistent, comforting flavors that connect generations.

What we love

  • Authentic Balkan flavors
  • Trusted, household name in the diaspora
  • Wide range of essential pantry items
  • High-quality traditional alcoholic beverages

Regional roots

For the Balkan and Eastern European diaspora in California, Takovo is more than just a brand; it's a taste of childhood, a connection to family traditions, and an essential part of holiday meals and everyday cooking. Its products evoke memories of grandmothers' kitchens and community celebrations back home.

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Takovo Prirodna Prepecenica Plum Brandy 40% 1L (33.8fl oz)

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Rakija like this is what your deda kept in an unmarked bottle in the pantry, poured only for special guests. Takovo distills this Prirodna Prepečen...

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Takovo Viljamovka Williams Pear Brandy, Serbian Rakija 750ml (25.4fl oz)

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Takovo Viljamovka — a Serbian pear rakija distilled from ripe Williams Bartlett pears. Crisp, aromatic, and orchard-fresh; the country's most plant...

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Takovo Apricot Brandy, Serbian Rakija 750ml (25.4fl oz)

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Takovo Apricot Brandy (Kajsijevača) — a Serbian apricot rakija from central Šumadija orchards. Distinctively perfumed, lightly sweet on the nose, a...

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Takovo Original Quince Brandy Dunja, Serbian Rakija 750ml (25.4fl oz)

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Takovo Original Dunja — a Serbian quince rakija from central Šumadija orchards. Distinctively perfumed, faintly honeyed, and unmistakably quince; t...

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Takovo Apricot Marmalade, Serbian Fruit Preserve 700g (24.7oz)

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Apricot marmalade on warm bread was a fixture of Sunday breakfast, the jar passed around the table until it was empty. Takovo's homemade-style apri...

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Takovo Plum Jam, Serbian Fruit Preserve 700g (1.5lb)

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Plum jam next to a slab of kajmak on fresh bread is a breakfast plenty of diaspora kids grew up on. Takovo's plum jam is a Serbian fruit preserve, ...

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Takovo Šljivovica Plum Brandy, Serbian Rakija 750ml (25.4fl oz)

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Takovo Šljivovica — a Serbian plum rakija from the Takovo distillery in central Serbia. Smooth, traditional, and warming; classic šljivovica in the...

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Takovo Lenten Green Peas, Serbian Posno 300g (10.6oz)

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A can of grašak like this is what got a fasting family through Lent, peas and vegetables simmered simple. Takovo packs peas, carrot, diced potato, ...

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Takovo Eurocrem Hazelnut Cocoa Spread, Serbian Original 250g (8.8oz)

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Serbia's Takovo Eurocream in the everyday pour — the original Serbian hazelnut-cocoa spread that beat Nutella to the diaspora table. Silky-sweet, d...

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Eurocrem Hazelnut Cocoa Spread, Serbian Original 800g (1.8lb)

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A jar of Eurocrem in the pantry meant breakfast was already decided — thick on a slice of bread before school, no questions asked. Swisslion-Takovo...

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Takovo Eurocrem Hazelnut Cocoa Spread, Serbian 500g (1.1lb)

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Takovo Eurocream in the family pour — Serbia's hazelnut-cocoa spread classic, silky-sweet and dark-cocoa. The diaspora-Serbian childhood-jar in the...

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