Is Çavuşlu Ekmeği a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Çavuşlu Ekmeği is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 623 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Çavuşlu Ekmeği belong to?
According to the registration, Çavuşlu Ekmeği belongs to Giresun.
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.
Çavuşlu ekmeği is a round sourdough loaf tied to the Giresun area. Behind its plain look sits the pronounced tang of a natural starter. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2020.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 623
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
