Is Düzce Köftesi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Düzce Köftesi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 308 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Düzce Köftesi belong to?
According to the registration, Düzce Köftesi belongs to Düzce.
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.
Düzce köftesi is one of the province's regional grilled patties and takes its name straight from Düzce. Carrying on a plain köfte tradition, it was registered as a geographical indication in 2017.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 308
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.