An unusually juicy cultivar from Turkey, recently brought into the United States in 1986 and released from quarantine in 1991. Origin: Tree: open canopy, moderately vigorous and productive. The name Ekmek means "bread" in Turkish. The Ekmek group encompasses many subtypes that may differ in size and taste. Fruit: pyriform, large and attractive; skin yellow, thick, slightly hairy; flesh crisp and juicy, mild flavor; matures at the end of September in the Kocaeli district of Turkey and can be stored until February; used fresh, dried, and for jam or syrup.
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