Gaziantep Simit Kebab Protected Geographical Indication

Friday, July 8, 2022

No: 729 – Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

GAZİANTEP SİMİT KEBAB / ANTEP SİMİT KEBAB

Registrant

GAZİANTEP METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

This geographical indication was registered on 19.04.2021 to be protected as of 09.06.2020 within the scope of the Industrial Property Law No. 6769.

Registration Number                                        : 729

Registration Date                                              : 19.04.2021

Application Number                                         : C2020/119

Application Date                                               : 09.06.2020

Name of Geographical Indication                   : Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab

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 Şehitkamil GAZIANTEP

Geographical Boundary                                   : Gaziantep province

Usage Format                                                    : The phrase Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab and the 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
                                                                               Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab 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 Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab is one of the kebabs included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, belonging in the food culture of Gaziantep. Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab, having a production method specific to Gaziantep, has a reputation link with the geographical border.

In the production of Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab; ground meat, simit (fine bulgur), garlic, red pepper powdered, cumin, dried mint (optional), black pepper and pine nuts (optional) are used and cooked over a charcoal barbecue fire. Fine bulgur used in production is Antep Bulgur / Gaziantep Bulgur which is registered with number 289.

Production Method:

Ingredients for 1 serving of Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab:

150-210 g ground mutton (zırh)

10-30 g fine bulgur (simit) (Antep Bulgur / Gaziantep Bulgur)

2-5 g garlic

2-5 g dried mint (optional)

2-5 g cumin

2-5 g salt

5-10 g pine nut (optional)

2-5 g black pepper

2-5 g red pepper powder

Recipe:

Fine bulgur (simit) is taken into a large kneading bowl, warm water is added to it and let sit 10-15 minutes until it swells. Dried garlic is peeled and finely chopped. Ground mutton, dried mint (optional), ground red pepper, cumin, black pepper, pine nuts (optional) and finely chopped garlic are added to the fine bulgur that is let sit. It is kneaded as if kneading meatballs for 5-10 minutes. Pieces from the mixture is taken with the palm of the hand and put onto angular ground meat skewers. With the help of slightly moistened palms and fingers, the meat on the skewer is shaped neatly to fit the barbecue. Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab is cooked over a charcoal barbecue fire, rotating frequently in the same direction. Upon request, it is served with thin pita bread, ayran, parsley, roasted tomatoes and peppers.

Production, Processing and Other Operations to be Performed within the Geographical Boundary:

Antep Bulgur / Gaziantep Bulgur, registered with the number 289, is used in the production of Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab. Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab, which has a long history and a production method specific to the geographical border, has a reputation link with Gaziantep province. Thus, all production stages are carried out within the specified geographical limit.

Inspection:

Inspections are carried out under the coordination of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and by an inspection authority consisting of a total of 3 people, one expert member each from Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, Gaziantep Chamber of Merchants and Craftsmen. Inspections are carried out regularly once a year, whenever needed and in case of complaints.

Audit criteria are given below.

• Properness of Antep Bulgur / Gaziantep Bulgur and other materials used in production.
• Compliance with the production method.
• Visual properness of the product.
• Appropriateness of using the phrase Gaziantep Simit Kebab / Antep Simit Kebab 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.