Local Products

Gaziantep is a city located in southeastern Turkey and a region with a rich cultural heritage. Gaziantep cuisine offers a variety of delicious foods and products, especially those that have gained worldwide fame.

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Here are some products from the Gaziantep region:

1. Baklava: Gaziantep baklava is one of the most famous desserts in the world. This delicious dessert, prepared by sprinkling pistachios between thin layers of phyllo, is an indispensable part of Gaziantep cuisine.

2. Pistachios: Gaziantep is one of the highest quality pistachio production regions in Turkey. Pistachios are used in many dishes and desserts of Gaziantep cuisine. It is also consumed as a snack.

3. Zahter: It is a spice mixture specific to Gaziantep. It is obtained by grinding and mixing ingredients such as zahter, sumac, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and sesame. It is especially used in breakfasts and salads.

4. Local Cheese: Various types of cheese are produced in the Gaziantep region. These include products such as cube cheese, curd cheese, tulum cheese and strained yoghurt. These cheeses hold an important place in Gaziantep's rich breakfast culture.

5. Şıllık Dessert: It is a dessert specific to Gaziantep. Şıllık, which is among the sherbet desserts, is prepared by layering thin dough on top of each other. It is served with sherbet poured over it.

6. Pepper Paste: Since Gaziantep is a region where quality peppers grow, pepper paste is also an important product. Pastes, prepared by carefully processing hot or sweet peppers specific to the Gaziantep region, are used to enhance the taste of dishes.

These are just a few examples, there are many more delicious products from the Gaziantep region. Gaziantep cuisine is a cuisine that combines rich and diverse ingredients and is an important destination for gastronomy tourism.