# Regional confectionery developments in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-confectionery-developments-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-11-04T06:12:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

New regional confectionery products have been introduced in different Turkish provinces. In Elazığ, a company named Ece Çerez ve Şekerleme launched ‘cevizli şeker’ (walnut candy), a product made from local walnuts, sugar, and blackthorn water. The business owner, İhsan Çakmak, indicated that following successful development and public tastings, the company has moved to mass production with plans for national and international distribution.

In Erzurum, baker Selami Atiş introduced a dessert called the ‘Erzurum bomb.’ Inspired by the ‘Izmir bomb,’ this version uses local ingredients including Karnavas mulberry molasses, local walnuts, and butter. Atiş stated the dessert aims to create a unique identity for the city using geographically indicated products.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Erzurum baker introduces new dessert using local molasses and walnuts

Baklava master Selami Atiş has launched the 'Erzurum bomb,' a new dessert featuring local mulberry molasses and walnuts instead of chocolate.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-baker-introduces-new-dessert-using-local-molasses-and-walnuts

### 2026-10-11: Elazığ introduces new regional walnut candy

A new walnut-based candy, inspired by almond candy, has entered mass production in Elazığ, Turkey, using local walnuts and blackthorn water.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elaz-introduces-new-regional-walnut-candy

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