
Erzurum Su Böreği is a traditional pastry made by rolling out thin sheets of dough, blanching them in hot water, layering them with a filling, and baking them in multiple layers. It has been officially registered with a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, and its production method and ingredients are uniquely associated with the province of Erzurum.Product Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsErzurum Su Böreği is prepared by rolling thin sheets of dough, b
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Ali Hakyol
KaKars ketesi is a traditional dough-based product unique to the province of Kars in Türkiye’s Eastern Anatolia Region. With its distinctive production techniques, ingredient selection, aroma, and texture, Kars ketesi is an important part of regional culture and was granted geographical indication protection by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2023.Kars ketesi is a regional product that has been produced for centuries in Kars and its surroundings. Traditionally prepared in households dur
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Rüya Dumlu

Tonya Butter is a butter produced in the Tonya district of Trabzon province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region and is registered with a geographical indication. This product, registered under its place of origin, possesses specific qualities determined by the feeding conditions of the animals providing the milk, the climatic characteristics of the region, its vegetation cover, and the production methods applied. The registration was officially completed on 18 August 2018, with the application submitt
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Béchamel sauce is a white sauce that originated in French cuisine and has spread worldwide, recognized as one of the foundational sauces in many different culinary traditions. Made with a roux (a mixture of fat and flour) and milk, this sauce is commonly used in lasagna, gratin dishes, and various oven recipes as a binding or enriching agent. Due to its simple structure, béchamel sauce can be enhanced with different spices and cheeses, making it adaptable to a wide range of recipes.【1】Béchamel S
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Doğan Eşkinat

Van Helise Yemeği is a traditional dish from Van Province, prepared with red meat or chicken meat, aşurelik wheat, butter, water, meat broth, and salt.Product Profile and Geographical Indication TypeVan Helise Yemeği belongs to the category of dishes and soups. It has been officially registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as "sign of mahreç【1】". The registration of Van Helise Yemeği documents its significant place in Van’s culinary culture, particularly the tradition of cooking it
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit

Erzurum Su Böreği is a traditional delicacy distinguished from other böreks by its layered, moist texture, achieved by boiling thin sheets of dough in water. This unique börek has been officially registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office with the designation “Geographical Indication”, confirming that its identity and reputation are exclusively tied to the province of Erzurum.What Makes Erzurum Su Böreği Unique?The most important feature of Erzurum su böreği is the process of rolling
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Ali Hakyol
CoCocoa butter is a natural fat obtained from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao plant. Separated during the processing of the plant’s seeds, cocoa butter serves as a primary raw material in the chocolate and confectionery industries. Solid at room temperature, cocoa butter possesses physical properties that enable it to melt rapidly at human body temperature, providing it with broad applicability within the food sector. In chocolate production, the crystallization characteristics and polymorphic st
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Ahsen Karakaş
MuThe Black Sea Region is located in the northeastern part of Turkey and has a coastline along the Black Sea. Black Sea cuisine is known for its traditional dishes, which are nourished by the region's natural environment and agricultural activities, blending both seafood and land products. Ingredients such as hazelnuts, corn, cabbage, fish, and butter are the primary components of Black Sea cuisine. The dishes in the region are generally made using natural and local ingredients, reflecting the gas
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Ahsen Buyurkan

Erzurum Dried Mulberry Dish is a traditional dessert prepared by softening dried mulberries in hot water, sautéing them in butter, and adding eggs. This product has been officially registered with a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and is a regional specialty commonly consumed on Erzurum tables, especially during winter months.Product Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsErzurum Dried Mulberry Dish is a homogeneous dessert made by soaking dried mulberrie
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Ali Hakyol

Şavşat kete is a traditional dough product unique to the district of Şavşat in the Artvin province of northeastern Türkiye. Produced using traditional methods, this product derives its distinctive aroma and texture from the use of local natural resources, particularly butter made from the milk of cattle grazing on the high-altitude pastures of the region. The density and aromatic profile of this butter impart a crisp outer layer and a melt-in-the-mouth interior structure to the kete. The product
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Rüya Dumlu