This traditional delicacy, prepared by filling the dough with minced meat, onions, tomato paste, and spices, and then baking it in stone ovens, has been recorded as the 39th Turkish product to be registered with the EU.
The registration of this unique flavor of the city, which is part of UNESCO's "Creative Cities Network" in the field of gastronomy, also brought smiles to the faces of local chefs.
Kaytaz börek chefs aim to share this indispensable flavor of local dining tables with even more people through its EU registration.
Kaytaz börek chef Recep İbrahimoğlu stated that receiving the EU geographical indication means that the traditional delicacy is not only promoted within Türkiye but also recognized worldwide.
İbrahimoğlu mentioned that the registration of the dish also contributes to promoting the city and added, "It made us even happier to see such positive developments in Hatay, which was affected by the earthquake."
