Is Malatya Kurabiyesi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Malatya Kurabiyesi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 965 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Malatya Kurabiyesi belong to?
According to the registration, Malatya Kurabiyesi belongs to Malatya.
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.
Malatya kurabiyesi stands apart from other biscuits in being made with flour milled from apricot kernels. Wheat flour, butter and icing sugar round out the dough. It was registered as a geographical indication for Malatya in 2021.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 965
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
