President Güngör: "Manavgat's 'golden sesame,' which is registered as a geographical indication, stands out as the highest quality sesame in Turkey"

Manavgat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MATSO) President Seydi Tahsin Güngör recalled that the chamber had obtained a geographical indication registration for Manavgat Golden Sesame, noting that this product, with its 62 percent oil content, has the highest oil content among sesames produced in Turkey. President Güngör stated that Manavgat sesame, named "Golden Sesame" due to its golden yellow color, has garnered significant interest not only in Turkey but also abroad, particularly in Japan, thanks to its unique scent and aroma. He mentioned that the product is exported. President Güngör noted that sesame planting is done in May, and the harvest takes place between the end of September and October. "The harvest is done entirely by hand without using any machinery. The plants are uprooted and formed into 'bundles' and left to dry in the field with the tips facing upwards. Then, they are threshed to collect the sesame seeds. This traditional method ensures the preservation of the ...