Its Story▾
Bulgur has been consumed since ancient times as one of the world's first processed food products. Archaeological findings show that its production dates back to 4000 BC and originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Gaziantep is the center of bulgur processing technology.
Geographical Origin▾
Gaziantep, Türkiye
Ingredients / Steps▾
Hard Wheat → Harvest → Cleaning & Washing Wheat → Boiling in Hot Water → Hedik (Boiled Wheat) → Drying Tempering → 15–20 Minutes → Moisturization → Dehulling Cracking → Tempering → Polishing → Shiny Yellow Appearance Sorting → For Pilaf (Pilavlık) → For Meatballs (Köftelik) → Fine Bulgur (Simitlik) → Packaging Final → Production in Gaziantep → Antep Bulgur
How It Is Made▾
It consists of the stages of cleaning, washing, cooking, drying, tempering, dehulling, cracking, secondary tempering, polishing, sorting, and packaging.
Registration Information▾
Geographical Indication — File No: C2017/017, Application Date: 16.03.2017, Registration No: 289, Registration Date: 25.12.2017, Status: Registered, Applicant: Gaziantep Commodity Exchange
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