Ancient flavors of Konya are being officially registered

Ancient flavors of Konya, which date back to nearly a century, are being registered as geographic indications by the applications of institutions and organizations. 

A geographic indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In addition, the qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin and they provide an important financial contribution to both their producers-regions and Turkey.

REGISTRATION IN 3 CATEGORIES

Geographic indications are registered in three categories; "Protected designation of origin", "Protected geographic indication" and "Traditional speciality guaranteed". Protected designation of origin (PDO) is the name of a geographical region or specific area that is recognized by official rules to produce certain foods with special characteristics related to location.

Protected geographic indication (PGI) identifies an agricultural product, raw or processed, whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are linked to its geographical origin.

Traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) refers to a product which is not included in PDO and PGI and for which its specific qualities are related to a composition, methods of manufacturing or processing based on a tradition at least for 30 years.

10 PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN REGISTERED IN KONYA

According to the data from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, 10 products have been registered as GI so far in Konya. The first GI in Konya was "Akşehir Kirazı (A kind of cherry from Akşehir district)".

This GI was registered after the application of Akşehir District Directorate of Agriculture and Forest in 2005.

OTHER GI REGISTRATIONS IN KONYA ARE;

Konya Etli Düğün Pilavı (A kind of traditional wedding meal in Konya with pilaf and meat): with the application of Öz Başaralı Tunç Kardeşler Food Construction and Husbandry ind.trade.co.ltd in 2011.

Kadınhanı Tahinli Pidesi (A kind of pastry with sesame butter): with the application of Kadınhanı District Municipality in 2013.

Ereğli Siyah Havucu (Black carrot from Ereğli District): with the application of Ereğli District Municipality in 2017.

Konya Etliekmek (A traditional flavor in Konya, a kind of bread with a meat layer on top): with the application of the Chamber of Restaurants in 2017.

Akşehir Tandır Kebabı (A kind of kebab made in tandoor in Akşehir District): with the application of Akşehir District Municipality in 2020.

Akçabelen (Çetmi) Şeker Fasulyesi (A kind of sugar bean from Akçabelen town): with the application of SS Akçabelen Town Agricultural Development Cooperative in 2019.

Ereğli Beyaz Kirazı (A kind of white cherry from Ereğli District): with the application of Ereğli District in 2019.

Ereğli Uzun Kabağı (A kind of long squash from Ereğli District): with the application of Ereğli District in 2021.

Konya Peynir Şekeri (A kind of soft white sweetmeat from Konya): with the application of the Konya Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

59 APPLICATIONS WAITING FOR REGISTRATION

59 different applications are waiting for registration in Konya. 51 of them are the applications of Konya Metropolitan Municipality. Among these 51 applications there are well-known traditional flavors such as Fırın Kebabı (kebab in stone oven), Bamya Çorbası (okra soup), İrmik Helvası (semolina dessert), Konya Tiridi (a kind of traditional Brewis with bread and meat), Sacarası (a kind of dessert with dough, cream and pistachio) and Zerde (a kind of dessert with water, sugar and rice).