Is Mardin Kebabı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Mardin Kebabı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1538 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Mardin Kebabı belong to?
According to the registration, Mardin Kebabı belongs to Mardin.
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.
Mardin kebabı is made by chopping beef rib and lamb with tail fat and green pepper on a zırh blade, then threading the mix onto skewers. The hand-chopped meat gives a coarse yet tender bite. A well-known dish of the Mardin kitchen, it was registered as a geographical indication in 2024.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1538
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
