EşEşmekaya Yogurt is a dairy product produced within the geographical boundaries of Eşmekaya town, located in the Eskil district of Aksaray Province. This yogurt is made from the milk of sheep that graze on the native vegetation of the region.Producer of Eşmekaya Yogurt (AA)Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsEşmekaya yogurt is produced from the milk of sheep that feed on the native vegetation within the geographical boundary. The region’s flora includes various endemic plants such as gökba
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Yahya B. Keskin

Kaymaklı dried clotted cream is a traditional dairy product with a geographical indication registration (Registration No: 1090, dated 21.04.2022), specific to the town of Kaymaklı in the central district of Nevşehir Province, Türkiye. It is produced from cow’s milk and has a consistency similar to butter, with high protein and milk fat content. It is porous, dry, light, firm, and characteristically shaped like a half-moon. Chemically, it contains a minimum of 17.41% and a maximum of 20.54% prote
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Melahat Pamuk

Kandıra fabric is a traditional woven textile produced in the Kandıra district of Türkiye’s Kocaeli province and registered with a geographical indication. Made from flax, this fabric is a cultural product requiring intensive manual labor and local expertise at every stage of production.From Raw Material to LoomThe primary raw material of Kandıra fabric, flax, is sown in humus-rich soils during autumn and begins to mature in spring. Harvesting is carried out by hand in June and July. The flax fi
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Elif Laçin

Samsun Simidi is a traditional variety of simit unique to the city of Samsun in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, produced using traditional methods. Its production and characteristics are protected by a geographical indication registration dated 20 March 2012 with number 176 issued by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The geographical indication certificate defines the geographical boundary as Türkiye and mandates that production must take place within the province of Samsun.Production Process
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Sinem Bostan

Ardahan goose meat is a regional meat product obtained from native geese raised in the Ardahan province of northeastern Türkiye, processed and preserved using traditional methods. The production process is carried out under the specific climatic conditions unique to Ardahan and its surroundings, and the product has long been regarded as an integral part of the local culinary tradition.Production MethodThe production of Ardahan goose meat begins in spring with a natural rearing process. During su
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Ali Hakyol

Kahramanmaraş Hartlap Knife is one of the representatives of the traditional craft of knife-making, a long-standing artisanal practice in Kahramanmaraş. Recognized for its reputation and quality, these knives were granted protection as a "geographical indication" on 22 December 2017 under registration number 300, following an application submitted by the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office with application number C2016/079 and application date 19 Se
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit

Isparta Province’s Senirkent district is associated with a product bearing a geographical indication, produced traditionally from the Dimrit variety of grape. This product was registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 17.03.2022. The history of this grape molasses carries significance for the culinary culture and economy of the geographical area where viticulture has long been practiced.Product CharacteristicsSenirkent grape molasses possesses qualities derived from the characteri
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Kasım Emre Anıl

Balya butter is a high-quality dairy product traditionally produced in the Balya district of Balıkesir using traditional methods. It is characterized by its intense aroma and rich flavor, typically manufactured by small family enterprises. The butter’s distinctive taste stems from the natural pastures where local cattle graze. With its pale yellow color, high milk fat content, and easy-melting texture, Balya butter is preferred both as a breakfast spread and in cooking and pastry making. Known l
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İbrahim Filiz

Uşak Baklava is a traditional bakery and confectionery product unique to the city of Uşak in Türkiye’s Aegean Region, prepared using traditional methods and officially registered with a geographical indication mark. It was granted geographical indication status on 8 July 2022 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, effective from 31 January 2021. The holder of this registration is the Uşak Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Geographical Context and Cultural PositionUşak Baklava has a deep-roote
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Elif Laçin

Tonya Butter is a type of butter produced in the Tonya district of Trabzon using specialized methods. It is recognized for its unique flavor, texture, and aroma. Its distinction from other butters lies in the fact that it is made exclusively from the milk of animals raised in the region.Geographical Indication RegistrationTonya Butter was granted a Geographical Indication Registration Certificate by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2018. This registration guarantees that the product is
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İbrahim Filiz