
Iğdır is a province located on the eastern border of Türkiye, situated on the northwestern foothills of Mount Ararat at an altitude of 870 meters above sea level. Due to its geographic position, Iğdır lies within the fertile Iğdır Plain, through which the Aras River flows. This strategic location has historically made the city an important center for trade and transportation. In particular, the routes extending eastward from Erzurum follow the Aras Valley and pass through Iğdır, indicating its c
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Akçadağ Pear is a local pear variety grown in the Akçadağ district of Malatya, Türkiye. It is distinguished by its unique structural, chemical, and cultural characteristics. This product, which is geographically limited to the Akçadağ district, is consumed both fresh and dried and holds economic significance for the region. Akçadağ Pear on the Branch (Generated by Artificial Intelligence) " image-element-format="right" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/09/YNCn2lGddCOQpd
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The Gaziantep Oğuzeli pomegranate is a local variety of Punica granatum L. grown in the Oğuzeli district of Gaziantep province, located in Türkiye's Southeastern Anatolia Region. It was registered as a geographical indication with a “designation of origin” on September 2, 2019, by the Gaziantep Commodity Exchange. This status ensures that the product can only bear the name when produced within the specified geographic area using traditional methods. Distinctive Features When ripe, the Oğuzeli po
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Nizip eggplant is a local variety unique to the Nizip district of Gaziantep, Türkiye, which has achieved homogeneity through years of local cultivation and seed selection. The fruit measures 15–20 cm in length and 8–10 cm in diameter, with a prickly stem. Its skin features longitudinal parallel stripes in purple, white and greenish hues. The flesh is white, soft-textured and has a low seed content. Known for its sweet aroma, the eggplant maintains consistent flavor from the first to the last har
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The Amasya cherry, derived from the Prunus avium L. “0900 Ziraat” variety, is a geographically indicated cherry type unique to Amasya province in Türkiye. Since the 1950s, it has been celebrated at local cherry festivals and was registered as a designation of origin on July 18, 2022, under the Industrial Property Law No. 6769. Geographical Boundary and Climatic Characteristics Amasya cherries are exclusively grown within the boundaries of Amasya province. The region lies in a transitional zone b
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AcThe Acıpayam melon is a local melon variety cultivated for many years in the Acıpayam district of Denizli province, Türkiye, distinguished by its fiberless texture, high water content and sweet aroma. Registered as a designation of origin on September 29, 2025, this product holds a long-standing place in the region’s agricultural identity. Product Characteristics The Acıpayam melon is oval-shaped and non-ribbed. Its rind is green when unripe and turns yellow at full maturity, featuring longitudi
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Köyceğiz orange is a product obtained from the Washington Navel variety grown in the Köyceğiz district of Muğla. Fully grown trees reach a canopy width of 6–7 m and a height of 5–6 m, producing 100–130 kg of fruit per year. Fruit weight ranges from 254.44 to 263.98 g; peel thickness is 5.73–6.27 mm, with 11–12 segments. Juice content ranges from 48.58–49.57%, total soluble solids 11.38–12.33, vitamin C 54.22 mg, sucrose 2.48 mg/100 g, glucose 1.75 mg/100 g, and fructose 1.79 mg/100 g. The index
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Calabrian licorice (originally known as Liquirizia di Calabria ) is a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) protected by the European Union due to its geographical origin and traditional production methods. This designation applies exclusively to fresh or dried licorice and its extract, obtained from plantings of the Calabrian variety "Cordara" (Glychirrhiza glabra) or from licorice that grows naturally in the region. Historically, this licorice variety has gained recognition in I
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Edincik olive is the fruit of the Edincik Su olive variety belonging to Olea europaea L. This olive is cultivated in the Bandırma and Erdek districts of Balıkesir province, Türkiye. It was registered as a protected designation of origin on March 7, 2024, and placed under geographical indication protection. The registration was carried out by the Bandırma Chamber of Commerce. Botanical Characteristics The Edincik olive tree grows with medium vigor and has a broad, rounded crown. Branch color chan
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NaNarman sugar bean is a variety of dry bean cultivated in the Narman district of Erzurum province, Türkiye, characterized by its local population traits. Registered as a designation of origin on July 20, 2020, by the Eastern Anatolia Agricultural Research Institute under Industrial Property Law No. 6769, the application for its registration was submitted on October 8, 2018. Definition and Distinctive Features Narman sugar bean is obtained from green, climbing plants with a height ranging from 90
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