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
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
