At regular intervals, rumors begin to spread that various foods are under threat, one of those that has seen life whine by in the corner of its eye is the cinnamon roll. But what is it really about? – The EU protects the name of various products, this means that the product in question must contain certain raw materials or be prepared in a special way, says Ylva Nilsson. Ten Swedish products are protected More than 3,500 foods, including beverages, have received a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication within the EU. Among these are several Swedish products, including Kalix Löjrom and Äkta Gränna Polkagrisar. – This is partly done for the consumers so that we don’t get tricked into the wrong stuff and pay for the wrong stuff. But it is also done for the sake of the manufacturers, because it is often the small businesses that make the specialties still, says Ylva Nilsson. The döner next in line The döner kebab can be next in line, this after an application from Turkey. In order to be called döner, one wants the meat to be thinly sliced and not served with sauce. But even if Turkey were to get these rules through, there is, according to Ylva Nilsson, no cause for concern. – That doesn’t mean we can’t eat döner kebab however we want with whatever sauces we ourselves feel like. But that means it can’t be called döner if it’s not cooked the right way, she says. From April 24 and three months onwards, anyone who has objections to the application can contact the European Commission, then the decision on the future of the döner kebab will be made.
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