26.05.2025 16:56
Erzincan tulum cheese has been registered with a geographical indication by the European Union. With this approval, Erzincan tulum cheese is protected in EU countries and can only be produced in specific regions.
Erzincan tulum cheese has received geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU). The EU Commission announced that the process of registering Erzincan tulum cheese from Turkey has been completed. The statement indicated that the EU Commission approved the addition of Erzincan tulum cheese to the register of protected designation of origin.
MATURATION TAKES AT LEAST 4 YEARS
The statement, which describes "Erzincan tulum cheese is a cheese made from sheep's milk," noted that it is matured for at least 4 months inside sheep or goat skins or in barrels. The statement recorded that the color of Erzincan tulum cheese is off-white, has a crumbly texture, and its taste is rich and salty. It was emphasized in the statement that the traditional knowledge of Erzincan tulum cheese is a result of the region's unique natural conditions, including local vegetation and climate, and that the city's unique geography and climatic conditions positively affect the milk composition and flavor of the cheese.
ERZİNCAN TULUM CHEESE HAS BEEN PROTECTED
With this decision, Erzincan tulum cheese has been protected throughout all EU countries. This product can only be produced in the relevant regions using the methods specified in the registration documents and product specifications. Previously registered products with geographical indication from the EU include Gaziantep baklava, Aydın fig, Malatya apricot, Aydın chestnut, Milas olive oil, Bayramiç white cheese, Taşköprü garlic, Giresun tombul hazelnut, Antakya künefe, Suruç pomegranate, Çağlayancerit walnut, Gemlik olive, Edremit olive oil, Milas oily olive, Ayaş tomato, Maraş tarhana, Edremit Gulf green cracked olive, Ezine cheese, Safranbolu saffron, Aydın memecik olive oil, Araban garlic, Bingöl honey, Osmaniye peanuts, Bursa peach, Hüyük strawberry, Bursa black fig, Söke cotton, Manisa mesir paste, Gaziantep melengiç coffee, Silifke yogurt, and Aydın memecik olive.