The Registered Gastronomic Taste: Tokat Kebab Tescilli Gastronomik Lezzet: Tokat Kebabı

Tokat cuisine, rich in gastronomy with its wide variety and appetizing dishes, offers memorable experiences to the residents, visitors, guests, and tourists in Tokat.The most well-known taste of Tokat cuisine is Tokat kebab.'Tokat kebab', made in the Tokat province, takes its name from the fact that it has been made in Tokat region for years with its unique preparation methods.It can be defined as a kebab prepared by combining its ingredients, shaping them according to its unique preparation methods, and cooking it on a particular Tokat kebab stove.The current study aims to evaluate in a scientific framework the product definition, distinctive features, preparation methods, and registered features of Tokat kebab, one of the local and gastronomic products with geographical indication, by highlighting the significance of geographical indications and their contribution to tourism.