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Maldon

British  
/ ˈmɔːldən /

noun

  1. a market town in SE England, in Essex; scene of a battle (991) between the East Saxons and the victorious Danes, celebrated in The Battle of Maldon, an Old English poem; notable for Maldon salt, used in cookery. Pop: 20 731 (2001)

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Myka’s fro-yo is served with toppings like extra-virgin olive oil, diced figs, Maldon salt and a hazelnut cream mixed with the crunch of kataifi, an ingredient made famous by Dubai chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

The 58-year-old lived in Tolleshunt Major near Maldon and worked as a tech professional in the audio-visual industry.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

And when it comes to building a menu, they’re leaning into pantry staples with personality from Flamingo Estate’s vinegar made from fuyu and hachiya persimmons to smoked sea-salt flakes from Maldon.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

In the wake of Teddy's death, Maddie - who's from Maldon, Essex - started posting on TikTok where she shared her experiences, thoughts, fears and emotions.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2026

Lord Byfield has also sent a body of troops across from Gravesend to Tilbury, and these have regained Maldon and Southminster after some hard fighting.

From The Invasion by William Le Queux

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