
Walnut is the name for several trees of the family Juglandaceae, primarily Juglans regia, and their hard-shelled fruits. It is considered native to a region encompassing Southeast Europe and western Central Asia; its natural range is uncertain due to its long history of cultivation as a crop, dating back many centuries. Juglans regia is also known as “English walnut” or “Acem walnut”. It is cultivated as a commercial crop in temperate regions worldwide and has hundreds of different cultivars. Bo
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Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı is a dessert prepared by transforming dough made from flour and water into thin strands, filling them with walnut or Antep pistachios, shaping them into twists, frying them in clarified butter, and pouring sherbet over them.Product Profile and Geographical Indication TypeDiyarbakır burma kadayıfı belongs to the product group of bakery and confectionery items, specifically dough-based products and desserts, and more precisely to the kadayıf category. It has been register
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit

Erkilet kedi bacağı ("Erkilet cat's leg") is a local product produced in the Erkilet Neighborhood of the Kocasinan district in Kayseri province, obtained by processing walnuts and white grapes. It was registered as a geographical indication on October 8, 2020. It is popularly named this because its shape resembles a cat's leg. The product is classified in the group of 'cevizli pekmez sucuğu' (walnut sausage with grape molasses), chocolate, confectionery, and derivatives, and it bears a "designat
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ÇaÇankırı Pıhtı is a traditional dessert from Çankırı province in Türkiye. Made with wheat flour, water, butter, walnuts, and sugar or grape molasses, this dessert has been registered as a geographical indication with registration number 983 by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 24 November 2020, due to its unique production method and its strong association with the region. Çankırı Pıhtı is one of the defining characteristics of the regional cuisine in terms of texture, presentation, and
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Elazığ orciği is a traditional product made by dipping newly harvested local walnuts, threaded on cotton string, several times into must derived exclusively from grapes native to Elazığ Province. The product has been officially registered as a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and was granted protection under Registration No. 398 on 30 November 2018.Elazığ Orciği (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Product Description and Distinctive Charac
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Devrek White Baklava is a syrup-soaked pastry made using traditional methods in the Devrek district of Zonguldak province, Türkiye. It consists of multiple layers of thin dough, clarified butter, and crushed walnut kernels. The product is called “white baklava” because it is baked without browning the top surface. It has been officially registered with a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.Product Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsDevrek White Baklava is
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Ali Hakyol
BuBurdur walnut paste is a traditional dessert from Burdur, made by mixing walnuts, semolina, and sugar in equal proportions without any heat treatment. Distinct from other types of crushed desserts, it is prepared by adding semolina and crushed walnuts to a syrup that is not boiled. The mixture is shaped, cut into pieces, coated with powdered sugar, and left to rest before serving. Due to the preservation of the natural structure of walnuts and semolina, it is high in nutritional value, free from
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Şule Bozkurt

The walnut tree (Juglans regia L.) is a deciduous, long-lived tree species belonging to the Juglandaceae family, characterized by a deep taproot system and a height that can reach 25–40 meters. It is an ecologically and economically significant plant due to its wide distribution, compound leaves, and nutritious fruit.Taxonomic Classification and Botanical CharacteristicsWalnut belongs to the Juglandaceae (walnut family) and the genus Juglans, with Juglans regia L. being the most widely cultivate
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Kabataş helva is a unique dessert belonging to the Kabataş district of Ordu. This helva is made with walnuts and is exceptionally delicious. The people of Kabataş have been preparing this helva for years.Besides being sweet, it is also an important part of the region’s culture. Families serve this helva during holidays, to guests, or on special occasions.How Is Kabataş Helva Made?To make the helva, flour is first roasted. Then, sweetened water and a large amount of walnuts are added. Once the mi
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NiNiksar walnut is a walnut variety uniquely associated with the geographic area of Niksar district in Tokat Province and officially registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The distinctive qualities of the product stem from the region’s ecological conditions, particularly its high-quality irrigation water, uncontaminated soils suitable for organic farming, and favorable climatic conditions from flowering to harvest.This genetically superior walnut stands out for its flavor and quali
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