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Bodrum the Region of Tourism
Bodrum mandarin became chips and Turkish delight
Bodrum mandarin which grows in Muğla's
Bodrum district, became worldwide famous
with its fragrance and taste; besides
the fruit itself, it attracts attention with its
several alternative products such as chips,
soda, jam, and Turkish delight.
Nearly 3 thousand tons of harvest is obtained
from 5 thousand acres of mandarin
gardens which are located in different
parts of the Bodrum Peninsula. The Washington
orange, klemantin and satsuma
grow in Bodrum besides the mandarin
which is famous for its color, scent, taste
and pip. Located between the old Bodrum
houses in the neighborhoods of Bitez and
Ortakent-Yahşi, mandarin gardens offer a
visual feast during the winter season.
SOURCE OF OXYGEN FOR BODRUM
In his statement on the subject, İsmail
Akpınar, who is the Acting President of
Bodrum Citrus Producers Association and
60-year-old mandarin producer, stating
that Bodrum mandarin became known
worldwide with its unique scent and color
and continued as follows: "We see that
most of the mandarin gardens have been
sold. This is very saddening for us. Here
I am calling to producers, the producers
who have mandarin gardens in Bodrum
can call us.'' Pointing out that the mandarin
gardens' importance, Akpınar emphasized
that mandarin, a geographical indication, is
the source of oxygen for Bodrum.
Green gold of tourism
heaven Bodrum: OLIVE
The olive, which has been picked with great efforts in January-December
months in Muğla, one of Turkey's most popular tourism
centers, is among the livelihoods of the locals. Also, a significant
portion of this olive is converted to oil. Olive oil is obtained from
the olives collected with great care by different methods.
Olive and olive oil, which dates back to 3,000 years and is considered
as a source of healing by different civilizations in Muğla,
is the means of living of about 40 thousand farmers in organic
production. The olives, also called green gold, are collected by
hand or shake and are divided according to their types. Olives
that are taken to processing plants and poured into the hole, also
called funnel by the workers, are cleaned, washed and crushed by
the machine system. Then the pulp and the juice of the olives are
decomposed.
USABLE BOTH IN TABLE AND INDUSTRY
Oil and black water are separated and taken into the filter tank,
the final residues are winnowed out and left into the rest tank. The
natural oil is then filled into canisters and bottles, and reaches the
tables through public markets and groceries. The remained olive
pomace of the oil is re-grinded and used in various fields in the
industry. Most of the olive and olive oil production in Muğla takes
place in Milas, Bodrum, Yatağan and Menteşe districts.
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