Erzurum Cheese Halva Description and Distinguishing Features of the Product: Erzurum Cheese Halva is a salted halva produced in a copper pan using 116-numbered Geographical Indication registered Erzurum Civil Cheese, wheat flour or bran flour, cream, and salt. It is particularly produced intensively during the summer months when milk is abundant. Having a history dating back, Erzurum Cheese Halva is also known as "hores" within the geographical boundary. The distinctive feature of using fresh and unsalted Erzurum Civil Cheese, usually produced on the same day from the same geographical boundary, along with cream in its production contributes to its unique characteristics. This specific production method tied to the geographical region requires skill and expertise. Therefore, Erzurum Cheese Halva is associated with a geographical boundary due to its connection to expertise and the region. Erzurum Cheese Halva has a fibrous texture due to the fresh and unsalted nature of Erzurum Civil Cheese. The cheese appears evenly and finely threaded throughout the halva, and it melts in the mouth during tasting. The color can vary from light brown to dark brown. Production Method: The components used in the production of Erzurum Cheese Halva are as follows: - 1 kg cream - 400 g Erzurum Civil Cheese (produced daily and unsalted) - 5 tablespoons wheat flour or bran flour - 1% salt (based on the amount of cheese) In a copper pan, cream is boiled for 15-20 minutes, taking care not to curdle or foam. Gradually, flour is added to the melted cream, and it is roasted over low heat for approximately 15 minutes. The roasting process is performed with a food-grade polished wooden spoon. When it reaches the stage known colloquially as "oil vomiting," where the oil comes to the surface, the cheese halva is removed from the heat and allowed to cool to 70-80°C. Fresh and unsalted Erzurum Civil Cheese is shredded and shaped into threads. Placed in a white cotton cloth called "mermerşahi," the water is squeezed out. After salting the prepared Civil Cheese at a rate of 1%, it is added to the roasted flour. Once the Civil Cheese has melted by stirring with a wooden spoon, Erzurum Cheese Halva is ready to be served. Erzurum Cheese Halva is offered for sale in quantities requested by customers and in packages compliant with food packaging regulations. It can be stored for a maximum of 10 days at +4°C, and for longer storage, it is frozen after shock freezing.