This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within three months from the date of this publication.

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‘ Araban Sarımsağı ’

EU No: PDO-TR-2767 — 8.4.2021

PDO (X ) PGI ( )

1.   Name(s) [of PDO or PGI]

’ Araban Sarımsağı'

2.   Member State or Third Country

Turkey

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

‘Araban Sarımsağı’ is a garlic with white bulb skin and cloves skin color and cream-yellow gum color. It belongs to the genus Allium Sativum L. The bulb of ‘Araban Sarımsağı’, which is an early growing garlic due to the climate and growing conditions, is oval in cross section and elliptical in longitudinal section. There are strips on the bulb skin and clove.

The number of ‘Araban Sarımsağı’ cloves in each bulb is approximately 10 to 15. Average clove weight is 4 to 7 g and average length is 1 to 3 cm. The number of protective skins in each bulb of garlic is between 5 to 10 pieces. While the amount of selenium is 0,884-2,333 micrograms in normal garlic, it is 1,622-2,864 micrograms in ‘Araban Sarımsağı’.

It is the sulphurous essential oil, that is, the allinase enzyme, which gives garlic its special smell and flavor. ‘Araban Sarımsağı’ contains an average of 0,4 % sulphurous essential oil.

Although the bulb weight can reach up to 100 g depending on the growing conditions, the average weight is between 40 to 60 g. The bulb diameter is between 80 to 150 mm. It is easily separated from the skin. The dry matter ratio is in the range of 32 % to 42 %. The average storage period is minimum 5, maximum 10 months.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

All steps in the production of the product must take place within the defined geographical area.

1 -	Irrigation of the soil

2 -	Plowing of the soil   a) Deep b) Surface

3 -	Fertilization of the Soil

4 -	Preparation of the Soil for Planting

5 -	Medicate of Garlic Cloves against Fungus and Root Diseases

6 -	Planting of Garlic Cloves

7 -	Fertilization (base)

8 -	Fertilization (top)

9 -	Harvesting

10 -	Drying the Harvested Garlic

11 -	Separating the Product (separating the dispersed, rotten products)

12 -	Classification (bulb weight average weight is from minimum 40g maximum 100 g. The bulb diameter is between 80 to 150 mm).

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

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3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

The name ‘Araban Sarımsağı’ and Turkish Designation of Origin Emblem must be found on the packaging of the product.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The demarcated geographical area covers all the villages and towns belonging to the Araban district in Gaziantep province in Southeastern Anatolia region.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

Araban is located on the Araban Plain, which is 250 km2 wide, in the northeast of Gaziantep province, and it took its name from this plain. The district, which is 67 km away from Gaziantep, is at an altitude of 610 m from the sea. Its area is 534 km2. Average annual precipitation is 559 mm/m2

Soil requirements

‘Araban Sarımsağı’ grows in light alluvial soils rich in nutrients and organic matter. In the region, the soil pH value is generally between 6,5-7, and the humus ratio is between 7-10 %. The crop is planted in October-November and the plant resistance is high because it spends the winter in the soil. Harvest is done in May.

Specificity of the product

‘Araban Sarımsağı’ is a garlic variety belonging to the early harvested Allium Sativum L. species, which grows only in the Araban Plain, is large, the color of the head and the shell is white, the gingiva is cream-yellow, the dry matter content and selenium content are high.

Causal link

Araban Plain has clay loam soils with high humus content. The climacteric structure and soil structure of the region are effective in the formation of unique features such as taste and aroma, together with the type of product. Due to the climatic characteristics of the region, it is planted before winter and in October-November. The plant spends the winter in the soil and meets the need for adequate and necessary cooling, which increases the durability of the product. It shows a rapid and balanced growth period from February and March and can be introduced to the market as an early product after being harvested in May.

6.   Reference to publication of the specification

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(1)   OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.