Review

Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture

Volume: 9 Number: 2 July 10, 2025
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Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture

Abstract

The relation between food and migration plays a significant role in shaping culinary culture throughout history, with the history and geography of a region for both hosts and migrants influencing the available food resources within a particular culinary culture. This study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the evolution of three distinct culinary items: boyoz, sübye, and stuffed mussels. These foods represent an integral component and a rich heritage that has contributed to the development of Izmir cuisine. The study explores the influence of religion and ethnic cultures on the evolution of these foods, and how they have come to symbolize the culinary heritage of Izmir. A meticulous document analysis was conducted to trace the historical trajectory of these three symbolic foods, complemented by an examination of the impact of migrants and their diaspora on the evolution of the host's culinary culture. The findings of this study indicated that geographical and historical shifts have influenced the culinary traditions of these three symbolic foods, resulting in the adaptation of recipes influenced by interactions between migrants and the host population. Consequently, unique culinary products have emerged, which have also contributed to the tourism industry's gastronomy sector.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cultural Studies of Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Gastronomy

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

July 10, 2025

Submission Date

December 1, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 13, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Öztürk, B. (2025). Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture. Aydın Gastronomy, 9(2), 487-501. https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK
AMA
1.Öztürk B. Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture. A-GASTRO. 2025;9(2):487-501. https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK
Chicago
Öztürk, Betül. 2025. “Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture”. Aydın Gastronomy 9 (2): 487-501. https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK.
EndNote
Öztürk B (July 1, 2025) Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture. Aydın Gastronomy 9 2 487–501.
IEEE
[1]B. Öztürk, “Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture”, A-GASTRO, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 487–501, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK
ISNAD
Öztürk, Betül. “Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture”. Aydın Gastronomy 9/2 (July 1, 2025): 487-501. https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK.
JAMA
1.Öztürk B. Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture. A-GASTRO. 2025;9:487–501.
MLA
Öztürk, Betül. “Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture”. Aydın Gastronomy, vol. 9, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 487-01, https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK.
Vancouver
1.Betül Öztürk. Gastronomic Tourism Product Journey of Foods Linked to Migration and Religious Practices in Izmir Culinary Culture. A-GASTRO [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;9(2):487-501. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA94LF77PK

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