These 7 Foods Get Legal Protection In Their Country

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JAKARTA - Some of the world's special foods have a unique taste and quality that cannot be imitated. Therefore, many countries provide legal protection to ensure the authenticity of these products is maintained.

Here are 7 typical foods protected by international and local law, as reported by VOI from the lovefood.com page on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

These potatoes are not as simple as you think. Jersey Royals has been cultivated on the island of Jersey for more than 140 years and is considered the best because of its solid taste of nuts and texture.

In 1996, these potatoes received the status of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which means they can only be planted, cultivated, and harvested in Jersey. Its unique taste is believed to be influenced by the island's distinctive soil, coupled with the use of local seaweed as fertilizer.

Thanks to onion farmers in Georgia who registered the unique sweet taste of Vidalia onions, these onions are now protected by state and federal law. Can only be grown in the state of Georgia, these onions have also been named the state's official vegetables.

Since 1996, the L\"oubeck marzipan has been protected by EU law as food with Protected Geographical INDICation (PGI). This marzipan can only be produced in the German city of L\"oubeck. Although there are no specific rules on how to make it, manufacturers at L\"oubeck usually maintain quality with high almond content and additional low sugar levels.

Untuk mendapatkan status PDO, wabah hitam berganggu ini hanya boleh ditanam atau dekat kota Kalamata, Peloponnese, Mereka. Keuntun serupa yang ditanam di tempat lain biasanya dijual dengan nama komun Kalamon.

However, in early 2018, Greek officials announced the Kalamata olives would be added to the list of varieties of Greek national plants, meaning they could be grown across the country. This will produce two products, namely the Kalamata PDO olives and the ordinary Kalamata olives.

As one of the most controversial products on this list, mozzarella muffalo or more specifically mozzarella in Bufala, has PDO protection in Europe. However, the same name can be used freely in the United States. Italian mozzarella muffalo can only be produced in certain locations in areas such as Campania.

Some of the famous French cheeses such as Beaufort,brie, camembert, roquefort, reblochon, and comté have gained the status of PDO. These cheeses are also protected by the French AOC system (Appellation d'Orgine Contrmenkole), which is used to ensure the quality and authenticity of various products, ranging from wine to oil and cheese.

In Japan, Kobe's beef is a registered trademark and can only be labeled as such if it meets a number of conditions, including the overall marbling ratio and weight of the animal. Cows must also be born and raised in Hymengo Prefecture. Although Kobe's beef exports began in 2012, many beef sold outside Japan was still labeled fake.