Yes. Puçuko is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 303 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Puçuko belong to?
According to the registration, Puçuko belongs to Artvin.
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.
Puçuko is an Artvin dish made from green beans that have been dried. Usually cooked in the winter months, it holds an important place in the Laz kitchen. It was registered as a geographical indication in 2017.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 303
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
