Research Article

The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani

Volume: 9 Number: 2 July 10, 2025
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The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the local cuisine culture of Eflani district of Karabük province and to identify potential products that can receive geographical indication registration. Qualitative method was adopted in the research; semi-structured interviews, menu analysis, literature review and participant observation techniques were used in the data collection process. In-depth information about the gastronomic heritage and traditional dishes of the region was obtained through interviews with local people, restaurant operators and chefs. While the menu analysis revealed the extent to which local flavors are represented in restaurant menus, the literature review was conducted to evaluate the place of Eflani cuisine in the context of geographical indication and sustainable gastronomy tourism. Local festivals and gastronomy events were analyzed through participant observation. The findings show that Eflani cuisine has rich and diverse traditional dishes; however, this cultural accumulation is reflected in restaurant menus in a limited way and its integration into gastronomy tourism remains weak. In addition, it has been determined that some local products are eligible for GI registration; however, there are structural deficiencies at the local level in terms of awareness, promotion and commercialization of this potential

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cultural Studies of Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Nutritional Anthropology, Food Sustainability

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 10, 2025

Submission Date

February 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 1, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Yılmaz, M. (2025). The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani. Aydın Gastronomy, 9(2), 399-415. https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW
AMA
1.Yılmaz M. The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani. A-GASTRO. 2025;9(2):399-415. https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW
Chicago
Yılmaz, Mustafa. 2025. “The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani”. Aydın Gastronomy 9 (2): 399-415. https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW.
EndNote
Yılmaz M (July 1, 2025) The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani. Aydın Gastronomy 9 2 399–415.
IEEE
[1]M. Yılmaz, “The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani”, A-GASTRO, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 399–415, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Mustafa. “The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani”. Aydın Gastronomy 9/2 (July 1, 2025): 399-415. https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz M. The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani. A-GASTRO. 2025;9:399–415.
MLA
Yılmaz, Mustafa. “The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani”. Aydın Gastronomy, vol. 9, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 399-15, https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Yılmaz. The Role of Geographical Indications in Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Regional Development: The Case of Eflani. A-GASTRO [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;9(2):399-415. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA68JR59BW

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