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What are the Designations of Origin?
Have someone give you an Iberian Ham with Designation of Origin (DO) and you wondered what does it actually means? I bet yes. On many occasions we have heard about if a product has a designation of origin of a particular place, but not always people understand what it actually means and what characteristics it must have to be.
First, when we talk about a Designation of Origin. We must know that, as the concept itself means, it has a differentiated quality of other products that have no this name. DO corresponds in particular to a land area. It can for example correspond with one region or even correspond to territories that share common characteristics, such as same climatic characteristics. That is, a product that has a DO in particular mean that has characteristics corresponding to a limited production of a geographical area and that shares specific characteristics, such as environmental, way of working etc.
On the other hand, keep in mind that each DO is governed by a regulation in particular according to provisions, regulations, ministerial orders, decrees or Organic Laws. Then, forallthis to take shape and be carried out pursuant to regulations there are regulatory boards. These councils will have as main mission to defend the own designation of origin as well as their interests. They have to control the quality and well guarantee the origin of such products encompassed by that denomination.
For example, in the case of a ham with DO (like those we have in www.jamonibericoonline.com ) we can see that that means has a number of features that includes within a designation that shares particular characteristics and makes it a unique and different from other product.
Here in Spain we can see that most of the areas that are producing Iberian Ham are located in the south and southwest of the country, that is to say, in Andalucia and Extremadura. Therewefindthe famous meadows. What is a meadow? It is just the place where the ham comes from, this ham that we love so much. Consider the definition of meadow: meadow is a forest of oaks, cork or other species where human activity has been intense, and are generally intended for maintenance of livestock, hunting activities and the use of other forest products (firewood, cork, mushrooms etc.) .
In short, we know what that a product has a Designation of Origin means. Then choose one or the other depends on the taste and diner :).
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