
Van Pastry is a traditional pastry specialty of Van Province in Türkiye. It is made using wheat flour, yogurt, powdered sugar, baking soda, eggs, and butter or solid fat. The top of the pastry is coated with egg yolk and decorated with hazelnut kernels. Its dimensions are typically 8–10 cm in diameter and 2.5–3.5 cm in thickness. One of the distinguishing features of Van Pastry is that the flour used is derived from Tir wheat, which is cultivated in the Van Lake basin. Tir wheat is a local varie
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Şereflikoçhisar tahinli pidesi is a traditional bakery product unique to the Şereflikoçhisar district of Ankara. This pide is prepared using special-purpose wheat flour, white sugar, yeast, salt, tahini, and margarine, and is recognized for its distinctive production method and the skill required in its preparation. Registered as a geographical indication under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, the application was submitted by the Şereflikoçhisar Municipality on 24 January 2021 and officially
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Aydın Yuvarlaması is a traditional dish featuring meatballs made from ground beef, served with a yogurt-based sauce, and holds a significant place in Aydın’s culinary culture. A registration file for this product was opened by the Aydın Metropolitan Municipality on 30 September 2021, and it was officially registered on 18 August 2022 by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as a geographical indication (Registration No: 1198).Geographical Indication ProcessApplication Number/Date: C2021/000382
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Erzurum Çaşır Salamurası is a unique traditional product registered with a geographical indication in Erzurum Province. The product is prepared using çaşır herb (Rumex acetosa or similar species) and is preserved by salting as a protective method specifically suited to cold climatic conditions. This product has become an integral part of both local consumption and traditional cuisine.Turkish Patent and Trademark OfficeApplicant: Erzurum Chamber of CommerceApplication Date: 15 December 2021 (File
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ÇeÇerkeş Lokumu is a traditional oven-baked product produced in the Çerkeş district of Çankırı Province, Türkiye. The dough is made using milk, vegetable shortening, fresh yeast, salt, and special-purpose wheat flour. It is rolled out into a rectangular shape and shaped using a dough comb. The same dough can also be produced in a simit (ring-shaped bread) form. The product can be prepared in two varieties: plain or with walnuts. Çerkeş Lokumu has a crisp texture, smooth edges, a perforated upper s
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Şule Bozkurt
SaSafranbolu Lokumu is a traditional type of Turkish delight uniquely associated with the district of Safranbolu in Karabük Province. It is produced using sugar (sucrose), water, corn starch, and citric acid, with no additives. The product distinguishes itself from other lokums by its glossy cross-section, elastic texture, non-stickiness to the palate when chewed, and absence of a raw starch taste. This product must be produced entirely within the administrative boundaries of Safranbolu district a
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Şule Bozkurt

Bolu Kızılcık Tarhanası is a traditional food product unique to the province of Bolu and holds a registered geographical indication. The primary ingredient used in its production is the cornelian cherry fruit, and the product is prepared using methods specific to the Bolu region, having been traditionally consumed in households during winter months for many years.Historical BackgroundBolu Kızılcık Tarhanası has become integrated into the regional tarhana culture throughout its historical develop
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Yalvaç Hamursuzu is a yeast-free bakery product unique to the Yalvaç district of Isparta Province in Türkiye. This traditional item is prepared using flour, water, sunflower oil, and optionally butter, kaymak or tail fat, tahini, boiled and grated potato, egg, salt, sesame or anise seed. Yalvaç Hamursuzu is baked in a stone oven over wood fire, and its production process, which requires a variety of ingredients and skilled craftsmanship, distinguishes it from other yeast-free breads. Under Law N
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Çarşamba Pide (With Filling) is a traditional baked product unique to the Çarşamba district of Samsun, enriched with a seasoned filling. This product holds a registered geographical indication and is distinguished by its production technique, dough structure, contents, and baking method. This pide must be produced exclusively within the boundaries of the Çarşamba district and represents an original expression of the regional culinary culture.Distinguishing CharacteristicsÇarşamba Pide with Filli
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