What sets Ankara Simit apart from other simit: the grape molasses glaze

Official registration

Ankara Simit received its geographical indication registration with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2017.

The molasses glaze difference

The key element that sets Ankara Simit apart from simit found in other regions is that it is glazed with molasses made from Ankara grapes. This glazing process gives the simit its distinctive taste and color.

A sesame-coated ring

After glazing, the simit is coated in sesame seeds and prepared as a ring-shaped baked good.

Where to find it

Ankara Simit can be found at bakeries and street vendors throughout the city.