The European Commission approves new geographical indications: pork from Croatia, Ireland, as well as Cyprus and Turkey

Published 2024년 1월 26일

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The European Commission has added three new products to the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). These include 'Meso crne slavonske svinje', a pork product from Croatia, 'Achill Sea Salt' from Ireland, and 'Χαλίτζια Τηλλυρίας / Halitzia Tillirias', a cheese from Cyprus. Additionally, the article discusses 'Ezine Peyniri', a cheese from Türkiye, made from a mixture of sheep, goat, and cow's milk, and aged in brine for at least eight months. The cheese is influenced by the Mediterranean and Black Sea climates, resulting in a unique sour and slightly sweet taste.

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Pork product from Croatia included in the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) The European Commission has added "Meso crne slavonske svinje", a pork product from mainland Croatia, to the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). It is a pork product from piglets and fattening pigs from sows and boars of the "Black Slavic Pig" (Fajferica) breed. The meat is dark in color and characterized by high firmness, a large share of intramuscular fat and low water drainage. The higher fat content in muscle is responsible for the softness and juiciness of the meat when cooked, giving it a soft, chewy texture. The quality and characteristics of 'Meso crne slavonske svinje' result from its genetic background, the free movement and grazing of Black Slavic pigs on pastures, the use of specific feed and the longer fattening period due to the lower average daily weight gain. Pork is traditionally eaten in mainland Croatia on holidays, religious holidays and family ...

Source: Foodfakty