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Kilis Kırk Semseği is a traditional pastry specific to Kilis cuisine, prepared by stuffing a filling between layers of dough and frying it in oil. The filling, made from minced meat, rice, and onions, is placed between sheets of dough prepared with grape molasses, then cut into triangular or square shapes and fried in Kilis olive oil. This dish holds a special place among charity meals offered after funerals and was registered as a geographical indication in 2022. Description and Historical Back

Kilis olive oil is a natural extra virgin olive oil obtained exclusively from “Kilis yağılık” variety olives grown in the province of Kilis. The product is produced by cold pressing the olive fruits immediately after harvest, without delay, using the cold extraction method. Its chemical composition includes high levels of oleic acid (%67.96) and various phenolic compounds. Botanical and Agricultural Characteristics Kilis olive oil is derived solely from the “Kilis yağılık” olive variety cultivat