Is Afyon Lokumu a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Afyon Lokumu is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 655 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Afyon Lokumu belong to?
According to the registration, Afyon Lokumu belongs to Afyonkarahisar.
What does "geographical indication" mean?
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
Despite the name, Afyon lokumu is really a milk pudding rather than a Turkish delight. A stovetop muhallebi is cooled on a tray, spread with whipped cream and covered in coarse walnut. Rolled up, it is finished with crushed pistachio before serving. It holds a registered geographical indication tied to Afyonkarahisar.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 655
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
