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Prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale (PAT) is an official approval for traditional Italian regional food products similar to the protected geographical status of the European Union. A list of approved products is published by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. [1]
Official List of Italian Protected Products as defined by the Ministero delle Politiche Agricole, Alimentari e Forestali - July 2013; EU Food Quality website with access to PDO,PGI,TSG listings, europa.eu; Defra - EU Protected Food Names Scheme. defra.gov.uk; Ministero Politiche agricole, alimentari e forestali in Italian
Italy is home to 395 Michelin star-rated restaurants. [14] [15] The Mediterranean diet forms the basis of Italian cuisine, rich in pasta, fish, fruits and vegetables. [16] Cheese, cold cuts and wine are central to Italian cuisine, and along with pizza and coffee (especially espresso) form part of Italian gastronomic culture. [17]
Tuscan cuisine refers to the culinary traditions of the Tuscan region in Italy celebrated for its simplicity and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients like olive oil, legumes, and meats. Rooted in cucina povera (Italian for 'cuisine of the poor'), it emphasizes seasonal ingredients and straightforward flavors over complex sauces and spices. [1]
This List of Italian PDO/DOP cheeses includes all the Italian cheeses which have protected designation of origin (denominazione di origine protetta, or DOP/PDO), status under European Union regulations. All of the formerly existing "DO" cheeses (protected under Italian law) were registered in the EU as "PDO/DOP" cheeses during the course of 1996.
Garmugia – originated in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy [4] [5] Ginestrata – originated in Tuscany, northern Italy, it can be described as a thin, lightly spiced egg-based soup. [6] [7] [8] Macaroni soup – a traditional dish in Italy that is sometimes served with beans, which is known as pasta e fagioli [9]
Salvatore Farina: Dolcezze di Sicilia.Arte cultura storia e tradizioni dei dolci e della pasticceria siciliana 2003, ISBN 88-8243-084-7; Alba Allotta (18 September 2012). La cucina siciliana.
Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO, one of the most imitated Italian products in the world. [58] The marketing phenomenon of imitation of Italian agri-food products that have nothing to do with Italian cuisine is known by the name of Italian Sounding. [59] Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and copied cultures worldwide. [13]