Is Kars Kaşarı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Kars Kaşarı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 190 as a designation of origin.
Which region does Kars Kaşarı belong to?
According to the registration, Kars Kaşarı belongs to Kars.
What does "designation of origin" mean?
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
Kars kaşarı is the province's other great cheese, mentioned alongside its gruyère. A designation of origin, number 190, ties the kaşar's qualities to the pastures and conditions of Kars.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 190
designation of origin
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
