Is Malatya Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Malatya Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1164 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Malatya Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Malatya Peyniri 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 cheese is a semi-firm cheese made from raw cow's and sheep's milk, or a mix of the two. It is cut into cylinders roughly 10 to 15 centimetres across and 2 to 3 centimetres thick, with a porcelain-white colour that leans faintly yellow. It holds a registered geographical indication.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1164
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
