Is Antep Peyniri / Gaziantep Peyniri / Antep Sıkma Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Antep Peyniri / Gaziantep Peyniri / Antep Sıkma Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 356 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Antep Peyniri / Gaziantep Peyniri / Antep Sıkma Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Antep Peyniri / Gaziantep Peyniri / Antep Sıkma Peyniri belongs to Gaziantep.
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 Gaziantep cheese entered the registry under three names at once: Antep peyniri, Gaziantep peyniri and Antep sıkma peyniri. The word sıkma, meaning pressed by hand, points to the handwork in its making. It is registered as a geographical indication under number 356.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 356
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
