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Mengen Cheese is a traditional cheese variety produced within the borders of the Mengen district of Turkey's Bolu province, protected by a geographical indication (Designation of Origin). This low-fat and semi-hard cheese resembles kaşar cheese with its light yellow color, cylindrical form, and appearance. According to historical records, especially in Ottoman salnames (provincial yearbooks) from the early 20th century (1916 Independent Bolu Sanjak Salname, 1921-1925 Bolu Liva Salname), it is st

Pizza is a widely consumed food around the world and can be prepared in various forms across different cultures. It is typically made by placing basic ingredients such as tomato sauce and cheese on a leavened dough base and baking it. Originating in Italy, pizza has become an important part of modern gastronomy, especially through traditional recipes developed in the Naples region. Over time, pizza has evolved in both production techniques and ingredient diversity, and it is served in different

Karaman Divle Obruğu Tulum Peyniri is a traditional tulum cheese produced in the village of Üçharman (Divle) and surrounding villages in the Ayrancı district of Karaman province, using milk from goats, sheep and cows that are entirely fed on natural pastures. The milk is blended in specific proportions and aged in a unique cave system. This cheese was officially registered as a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 8 December 2017 under the name “Karaman Divle Obr

Atlantı Dededağ Tulum Peyniri is a traditional tulum cheese produced within the geographical boundaries of the Atlantı neighborhood in the Kadınhanı district of Konya province. The product is made from raw sheep’s milk; the curd is boiled at 100°C, mixed with rock salt, and pressed into leather sacks. The cheese derives its name from the Atlantı Plain, located within its geographical boundary, and the adjacent Dededağ mountain. It was officially registered as a geographical indication on 26.01.2

UDMA Cheese Museum is a thematic museum located in the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep. It was established through the restoration of a historical building known as one of Gaziantep’s oldest double baths and opened to the public on 15 September 2022. The museum is part of the gastronomy and culture projects initiated by the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. Name and Meaning The museum’s name derives from the word “udma,” found in Kâşgarlı Mahmud’s 11th-century work Divânu Lügati’t-Türk. In thi

Sakarya Abhaz (Abaza) Cheese is a semi-hard, full-fat cheese produced in the province of Sakarya from cow’s milk. Following an application by the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it was officially registered on 3 May 2021 by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under registration number 746 as a "Geographical Indication". Physical and Sensory Characteristics The cheese has a dense and smooth internal structure. Its color is white and its hardness is classified as semi-hard. Sensory a

The Black Sea Region is a coastal area located in the northeast of Türkiye. Black Sea cuisine is known for its traditional dishes, which blend ingredients from the sea and the land, reflecting the region’s natural environment and agricultural activities. Hazelnuts, corn, cabbage, fish, and butter are among the main ingredients of Black Sea cuisine. Dishes in the region are typically prepared using natural and local ingredients, reflecting the gastronomic diversity of the area. Regional dishes ho

Kargı tulum cheese is a traditional, full-fat, semi-hard cheese produced exclusively in the Kargı district of Çorum Province, Türkiye, using cow, sheep, and goat milk separately. The milk is sourced from animals grazing on the region’s rich vegetation, and the cheese is prepared using traditional methods and aged for at least four months. Its pale yellow color, high fat content, distinctive aroma, and presentation in specially crafted sheepskin sacks distinguish it from other cheeses. Geographic

Bergama Tulum Cheese is a full-fat, semi-hard, and porous cheese produced in the Bergama district of İzmir Province, particularly from the milk of cows, sheep, and goats grazing on the Kozak Plateau. Only cow’s milk or specific mixtures of cow, sheep, and goat milk may be used in its production. This cheese has its origins among the Yörüks, who migrated from Central Asia and settled in the Bergama region. Today, it is matured using the brine method in tin containers and derives its distinctive a

Imagine cheese as a treasure chest! In Erzurum, there is precisely such a special treasure: Molded Civil Cheese. This cheese, also known as “pressed cheese” or “fermented cheese,” stands out immediately from other cheeses with its green color and distinctive flavor. So why does a cheese become moldy, and why do people love it so much? Let us open the door to this green and delicious mystery together! What Is This Molded Cheese? Molded Civil Cheese is the aged version of civil cheese, made from f