Is Alaşehir Ekmeği a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Alaşehir Ekmeği is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1119 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Alaşehir Ekmeği belong to?
According to the registration, Alaşehir Ekmeği belongs to Manisa.
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.
This round loaf from the Alaşehir district of Manisa builds its sourdough starter with grape juice. That detail gives the bread a character of its own. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2022.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1119
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
