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Gelveri bread is produced without the use of any additives; produced from whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, and water. The fermentation process in Gelveri bread is provided by sourdough. Lactobacillus spp. in the sourdough culture produces a large amount of lactic acid and acetic acid. This also gives a specific taste to sourdough bread. Gelveri bread has been registered with geographical indication. Güzelyurt has the characteristic lines of Kapadokya Region. The most important sign of this is the formation of rocks. Making Gelveri bread in ovens which are made of rocks is a tradition that local people are continuing for centuries. Gelveri bread known in Güzelyurt and near towns is also known for its stability.