Diyarbakır Burma Kadayıfı

Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı is a dessert prepared by transforming dough made from flour and water into thin strands, filling them with walnut or Antep pistachios, shaping them into twists, frying them in clarified butter, and pouring sherbet over them.

Product Profile and Geographical Indication Type

Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı belongs to the product group of bakery and confectionery items, specifically dough-based products and desserts, and more precisely to the kadayıf category. It has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as a “geographical indication.” The registration of Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı documents that its distinctive characteristics—such as the use of clarified butter and the caramelized orange color derived from grape molasses during cooking—as well as its traditional production method, are unique to the Diyarbakır region.

Diyarbakır Burma Kadayıfı Production Table (AA)

Product Definition and Distinctive Characteristics

Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı is a dessert made by filling thin kadayıf strands with walnuts or Antep pistachios, twisting them into spiral shapes, and soaking them in syrup. Clarified butter (kârife tereyağı) is used in its production. The caramelized orange color developed during cooking originates from the grape molasses used. The top and bottom surfaces become slightly firm during baking. It is essential that the walnuts or Antep pistachios used are unsalted and freshly harvested.

Production Method

The production method of Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı is detailed in the registration document as follows:

Dough Preparation:

• A homogeneous dough is obtained by mixing flour and water (1200–1400 ml water per 1000 g flour). Special-purpose wheat flour is used.

Spinning the Kadayıf Strands:

Preparation of Filling and Twisting:

Frying:

• Both sides of the kadayıf are fried, and excess fat is removed.

Syrup Soaking:

Syrup Soaking Process (AA)

Registration Process and Details

The application for the geographical indication registration of Diyarbakır burma kadayıfı was submitted by the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The application, numbered C2014/007, was filed on 29 November 2013. Following the evaluation process, the product was officially registered on 30 October 2017 under registration number 220 as a “geographical indication.” The registrant’s address is recorded as Dr. Yusuf Azizoğlu Caddesi No:2, Fiskaya Yenişehir, Diyarbakır.