Is Susurluk Ayranı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Susurluk Ayranı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 238 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Susurluk Ayranı belong to?
According to the registration, Susurluk Ayranı belongs to Balıkesir.
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.
Susurluk ayranı is a yoghurt drink particular to the Susurluk district of Balıkesir, differing from the ordinary ayran in both making and taste. It began to gain fame from the 1950s onward. Named for the town, it holds a registered geographical indication.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 238
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
