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Products grown only in one locality or presented in that locality-specific manner constitute the essential components of gastronomic identity. In this research it is aimed to make the assessment for the determination of Ottoman Strawberry as a gastronomic identity. Qualitative research method was applied in the research. Semi-structured interview technique is used as a qualitative data collection tool. Descriptive analyzes of the data obtained from 22 participants were performed. As a result of analysis, it was determined that the Ottoman Strawberry, which is specific to the Ereğli in Black Sea has been cultivated for 100 years in the region and it is different from other strawberry types with its gentle structure, small and medium sized fruit, flattened sphere image, its acnes being buried inside, light pinkish color and flavor. In the light of the data obtained from the research, it was concluded that the Ottoman Strawberry was a product that could create the gastronomic identity of the Black Sea Ereğli. It is thought that the name of the Ottoman Strawberry, which is identified with the Black Sea Ereğli, must be registered and be taken under legal protection with its geographical indication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]