Is Bergama Köftesi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Bergama Köftesi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1272 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Bergama Köftesi belong to?
According to the registration, Bergama Köftesi belongs to İzmir.
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.
Bergama köftesi is a grilled patty of veal worked with fine yellow semolina flour, cumin and salt. Coming from the Bergama district of İzmir, its plain recipe lets the meat lead. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2022.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1272
Status
Registered
Registered on
7 December 2022
Applied on
14 March 2022
Registrant
Bergama Ticaret Odası
File number
C2022/000101
Product group
İşlenmiş ve işlenmemiş et ürünleri
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.