Is Çine Köftesi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Çine Köftesi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 397 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Çine Köftesi belong to?
According to the registration, Çine Köftesi belongs to Aydın.
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.
Çine köftesi is a grilled patty from the Çine district of Aydın. Minced meat is enriched with rendered fat, onion and cumin, giving the köfte a full flavour. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2018.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 397
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
