Konya Paluzesi / Konya Palize

Konya Paluzesi / Konya Palize, a dessert registered as a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 11.10.2021 under registration number 925. The registration application was submitted on 16.09.2020 by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The product is a traditional dessert of Konya cuisine, prepared using starch, water and honey.

Konya Paluzesi / Konya Palize is traditionally served to new mothers and their visitors in Konya. It is widely consumed throughout the province. Due to its historical roots, its established place in Konya cuisine and its geographical association, the product holds a recognized reputation.

To produce Konya Paluzesi / Konya Palize for six servings, use 1 litre of water, 60 grams of starch and 200 millilitres of honey. The production process consists of the following steps:

• The starch is mixed with approximately 100 ml of water and mashed until smooth.
• This mixture is slowly added to 1 litre of boiling water while stirring continuously.
• About 10 minutes after the mixture thickens, honey is added.
• Once the mixture reaches boiling point, it is portioned into bowls.
• It is served after cooling. Optionally, cinnamon or rose water may be sprinkled on top.

The geographical boundary of the product is defined by the administrative boundaries of Konya Province. Due to the product’s established reputation, all stages of production must be carried out within this geographical boundary.

Control procedures are conducted by a monitoring body established under the coordination of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. This body consists of four experts, one each from the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Health and Social Services, the Konya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, the Konya Gastronomy and Tourism Association, and the Faculty of Tourism at Necmettin Erbakan University.

Inspections are carried out regularly once a year, as well as upon complaint or whenever necessary.

The criteria checked during inspections are as follows:

• Compliance of the ingredients and their quantities with the registered specifications,
• Adherence to the production method, including cooking and serving procedures,
• Correct use of the designation "Konya Paluzesi / Konya Palize" and the geographical indication emblem.

The monitoring body may obtain services from public or private institutions and expert individuals during inspections.