Is Belen Tava a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Belen Tava is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1645 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Belen Tava belong to?
According to the registration, Belen Tava belongs to Hatay.
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.
Belen tava takes its name from the Belen district of Hatay. Minced or cubed meat is tossed with tomato, pepper, garlic and spices, then spread across an earthenware tray and baked. It is among the town's registered geographical indications.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1645
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
