Is Aksaray Tahinlisi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Aksaray Tahinlisi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 766 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Aksaray Tahinlisi belong to?
According to the registration, Aksaray Tahinlisi belongs to Aksaray.
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.
As its name suggests, Aksaray tahinlisi is a bun worked through with tahini. Its dough draws on wheat flour, wholemeal flour, milk, yeast and fat, while the filling brings together tahini, olive oil and butter. It is one of Aksaray's registered geographical indications.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 766
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.