Kavılca Ekmeğinin Kültürel Miras ve Sağlıklı Beslenme Bağlamında Gastronomik Bir Ürün Olarak Değerlendirilmesi (An Evaluation of Kavılca Bread as a Gastronomic Product in the Context of Cultural Heritage and Healthy Nutrition)
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https://doi.org/10.63556/jotags.2026.1794Keywords:
Kavılca bread, Kavılca wheat, Gastronomy, Cultural heritage, Healthy nutritionAbstract
This study evaluates bread produced from ancestral Kavılca wheat as a gastronomic product, analyzing it within the context of cultural heritage, health-oriented consumption, and destination-based gastronomy tourism. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, utilizing document analysis and an in-depth interview with a local producer. The findings indicate that Kavılca wheat carries significant nutritional benefits, such as low gluten content and high fiber and mineral density, while simultaneously embodying a distinctive cultural and historical identity rooted in the Kars region. Moreover, Kavılca bread demonstrates substantial potential for enhancing local product diversity and strengthening destination branding within emerging gastronomic trends. The study underscores the necessity of addressing gastronomic products in conjunction with cultural authenticity and health-focused consumer expectations, offering strategic implications for integrating local products into gastronomy tourism.
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