Antep Yoghurt Potato Protected Geographical Indication
Thursday, July 14, 2022
No: 757 – Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
GAZİANTEP YOGHURT POTATO / ANTEP YOGHURT POTATO
Registrant
GAZİANTEP METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
This geographical indication was registered on 15.05.2021 to be protected as of 29.06.2020 within the scope of the Industrial Property Law No. 6769.
Registration Number : 757
Registration Date : 15.05.2021
Application Number : C2020/161
Application Date : 29.06.2020
Name of Geographical Indication : Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato
Product / Product Group : Food / Food and Soups
Type of Geographical Indication : Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Registrant : Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality
Address of Registrant : İncilipınar Mah. Şehit Yusuf Erin Cad. No:41 Şehitkâmil GAZIANTEP
Geographical Boundary : Gaziantep province
Usage Format : The phrase Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato and the name of
geographical indication emblem are placed on the product itself or on its packaging.
When it cannot be used on the product itself or on its packaging, the phrase
Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato and the geographical indication
emblem are kept in the business in such a way that it can be easily seen.
Product Description and Distinguishing Features:
Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato is a local dish prepared with condensed yoghurt, potatoes, chickpeas and diced meat.
The distinctive feature of Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato, is the materials used in its production, the safflower in its sauce, and the geographical boundary specific production method. Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato has a long history within the area and has been included in many cookbooks, promotional films and scientific articles on Gaziantep cuisine. Thus, Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato has a reputation link with the geographical border.
Production Method:
Ingredients
450-500 g diced lean ground mutton
50-150 g chickpeas (pre-soaked)
1000-1500 g potato
600-720 g condensed yoghurt
1 pcs egg
20-40 g butter or ghee
5-6 g salt
3-5 g safflower
3-6 g black pepper
Recipe
Diced meat is placed in a pot and boiled with 4-5 glasses of water, chickpeas and salt are added and cooked with the lid closed until soft. Potatoes are peeled and cut into large cubes and mixed with meat and chickpeas. This mixture is boiled until the potatoes are cooked.
Condensed yoghurt is added in another pot, 1 egg is cracked into it and mixed well. It is constantly stirred in the same direction on very low heat. In this mixture, the cooking water is added islowly, and it is added to the dish when heated.
Butter or ghee is heated in a pan, safflower and black pepper are added to it. This mixture is drizzled over the food and served.
Production, Processing and Other Operations to be Performed within the Geographical Boundary:
Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt has a reputation link with the geographical boundary for its local production method, which requires mastery skill. Thus, all stages of production must be carried out within the specified geographical boundary.
Inspection:
Inspections are carried out regularly once a year, when it deems necessary and upon complaint, by a supervisory authority under the coordination of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, consisting of 3 people in total, one expert each from Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and Gaziantep Union of Chambers of Merchants and Craftsmen.
Audit criteria are given below.
- Properness of the materials used.
- Compliance with the production method.
- Properness of the appearance of the product.
- Appropriateness of using the phrase Gaziantep Yoghurt Potato / Antep Yoghurt Potato and the logo of the geographical indication.
The supervisory authority may benefit from or purchase services of public or private institutions, or natural or private entities in charge, during the execution of the inspection. The registrant carries out the legal processes for the protection of rights.
Original text from ci.gov.tr.
