Is Deva-i Misk Helvası a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Deva-i Misk Helvası is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 643 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Deva-i Misk Helvası belong to?
According to the registration, Deva-i Misk Helvası belongs to Edirne.
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.
Deva-i misk helvası is a spiced halva linked to the kitchens of Edirne. Whipped from sugar, egg white and an array of spices, its light texture sets it apart from more familiar halvas. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2021.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 643
Status
Registered
Registered on
5 January 2021
Applied on
30 December 2018
Registrant
Edirne Ticaret Borsası
File number
C2018/247
Product group
Fırıncılık ve pastacılık mamulleri, hamur işleri, tatlılar
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
