Is Gümüşhane Ekmeği a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Gümüşhane Ekmeği is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 221 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Gümüşhane Ekmeği belong to?
According to the registration, Gümüşhane Ekmeği belongs to Gümüşhane.
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.
Gümüşhane ekmeği is a round sourdough loaf baked in a stone oven. Its large rounds can weigh anywhere from 2 to 5 kilograms. It was registered as a geographical indication for its home province in 2017.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 221
Status
Registered
Registered on
26 October 2017
Applied on
20 March 2014
Registrant
Gümüşhane İl Özel İdaresi
File number
C2014/022
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.
