Cumberland sausage wins protected status

Subject: Cumberland sausage wins protected status Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:01 pm

Cumberland sausage has been successful in its bid to be made only in Cumbria.

It now ranks alongside the likes of Champagne, Parma ham and Greek feta cheese in having Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status under EU law.

Cumberland sausage wins protected status _51726359_44615927

Cumberland sausage wins protected status _51726359_44615927

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the move would guarantee its heritage and be a major boost for Cumbria's butchers.

Other protected UK food and drink products include Cornish clotted cream and Stilton cheese.

To display the PGI mark, the sausage must be produced, processed and prepared in Cumbria and have a meat content of at least 80%.

Recipes vary from butcher to butcher, but must include seasoning and be sold in a long coil.

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Last edited by CovOps on Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:08 pm; edited 1 time in total

Long live the Protected Geographical Sausage Indication...

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Subject: Re: Cumberland sausage wins protected status Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:06 pm

Hmmm... so are butchers outside Cumbria allowed to produce an identical product but give it another name?

Subject: Re: Cumberland sausage wins protected status Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:10 pm

Don't think so...

Quote :: successful in its bid to be made only in Cumbria.

Cumberland sausage wins protected status

Cumberland sausage wins protected status

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