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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

Van sengeseri is a traditional dish unique to Van cuisine. Its main ingredients are cubed lamb meat, boiled green lentils, and kurut, a dried dairy product made from sheep’s milk. The dish is especially prepared during the winter months and served hot. Van sengeseri possesses geographical characteristics due to its ingredients and cooking method; particularly, the kurut made from sheep’s milk imparts a distinctive flavor to the dish. This feature and the craftsmanship involved in its production

Van Acem Köftesi; a traditional dish from the Van region, prepared using minced meat, boiled eggs, water, chickpeas, rice, bulgur, tomato paste, sunflower oil, spices, potatoes, dried onion, and salt. The dish is made by covering a whole boiled egg with a mixture of minced meat and other ingredients, then cooking it in a liquid medium.Product Profile and Geographical Indication TypeVan Acem Köftesi belongs to the category of dishes and soups. It has been officially registered by the Turkish Pate

Van tava dish is a traditional oven dish from Van province in Türkiye, prepared with bone-in red meat and various vegetables. It was registered as a trademark on 12 August 2024 and has been under geographical indication protection since 5 March 2025. The registering institution is the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and all stages of production and service are carried out within the boundaries of Van province.History and Cultural SignificanceVan tava dish was traditionally prepared in larg