Is Elbistan Kelle Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Elbistan Kelle Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1500 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Elbistan Kelle Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Elbistan Kelle Peyniri belongs to Kahramanmaraş.
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.
From the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş, this kelle cheese takes its name from its rounded, head-like form. It is recorded in the geographical indication registry under number 1500.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1500
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
