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• Rice from the Ebro Delta.

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  … (Catalonia) The earliest data on rice cultivation in the Ebro Delta are from 1697, date on which there are records of a small plantation in Carrova. This was the base for spreading its cultivation throughout the entire area. Rice is typical produce of the Ebro Delta. Cultivated on small plantations,…

• Reus hazelnuts.

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  … (Catalonia) The hazelnut, a holy plant for the primitive Germans and with medicinal properties highly appreciated in ancient China, has been grown in Spain since the 13th century. Nowadays, its quality is known throughout the world. Current Reus hazelnut production is concentrated on the province of…

• "Crema Catalana" liqueur.

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  … (Catalonia) Created in 1994, this liqueur, which in its taste, smell and colour recalls the famous dessert with the same name, was well received on the market from the beginning and nowadays is exported to many countries. Made based on egg, milk and sugar and flavoured with cinnamon, lemon, vanilla …

• Prat Chicken and Capon.

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  … (Catalonia) The Prat breed is native to the region of Baix Llobregat and is one of the most typical and valued for the quality of its meat. Its origins date back to the mid-19th century. The animals from this breed stand out for the slate blue colour of their feet, pearl coloured skin, long breast, …

• Agramunt turrón.

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  … (Catalonia) Made and eaten above all at Christmas, and to a lesser extent for the rest of the year, Agramunt turrón is one of the best-known traditional sweets from Catalonia as it has been made by craftsmen in the Lleida town of Agramunt at least since the 17th century. Agramunt turrón is made with…

• Les Garrigues olive oil.

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  … (Catalonia) The olive plantations in the county of Les Garrigues, in Lleida, date from the last century. The extra quality virgin olive oils produced there are covered by the Designation of Origin. This is Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from olives of the Arbequina (main) and Verdiell varieties. Th…

• Baix Ebre - Montsia olive oil.

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  … (Catalonia) Olive oil coming from the oldest olive producing area in Catalonia, possibly planted by the Iberians. This is Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from the Farga, Morrut and Sevillenca olive varieties. The oil is produced in the province of Tarragona, where a total of approximately 48,000 hec…

• Alt Urgell and Cerdanya cheese.

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  … (Catalonia) The history of the cheese in this area began at the beginning of the 20th century with the need for agricultural restructuring after the phylloxera plague. This cheese is made based on pasteurised cow's milk, to which fermented milk and animal rennet are added. Once it has curdled, the c…

• Valls sweet onions.

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  … (Catalonia) The sweet onion or "calçot" is a tender, white, sweet spring onion which, flame grilled, is the basis for a "calçotada". It is a delight to taste, capable of satisfying the most demanding palates. Each of the shoots from a fully-developed white onion that has been replanted in the earth …

• Terra Alta olive oil.

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  … (Catalonia) The high quality of Terra Alta oil has recently been deservedly recognised with the protection of a Protected Designation of Origin. This is the Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from the olive or fruit of the olive tree mainly of the Empeltre variety and, to a lesser extent, the Morrut an…

• Siurana Olive Oil.

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  … (Catalonia) Olive Oil has been cultivated and exported since the period of Roman domination. Nowadays, the Denomination protects extra virgin oils with acidity of less than 0.5%. Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from the Arbequina olive, primarily, and from the Royal and Morrut varieties to a lesser …

• Prades potatoes.

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  … (Catalonia) The climatic and soil conditions in the Tarragonese county of Baix Camp, along with this crop's long tradition in the county, provide this potato with is own characteristics, recognised with the Geographical Protection Mark label since August 2002. Possible one of the most notable charac…

• Vic salchichón sausage.

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  … (Catalonia) The quality of the best lean pork, careful manufacture and the climatic conditions of the Barcelona county of La Plana de Vic, which hugely influence its curing, give the Vic salchichón sausage its unmistakable aroma and flavour which have won it the international fame it deserves. To ma…

• Catalan Ratafía.

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  … (Catalonia) Catalan ratafía is a traditional liqueur made from fresh walnuts and various aromatic plants. Ratafía is made by macerating green walnuts for at least two months. During the maceration process, different aromatic plants are added (camomile, oregano, cinnamon, anise) which provide a wide …

• Anchovies from La Escala.

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  … (Catalonia) The fishing town of La Escala, in the Catalan region of Upper Ampurdán, has always been a privileged location for anchovy fishing, so the salted meat if this fish has been famous here since time immemorial. Select fresh anchovies, salted and seasoned with herbs and other spices and appro…

• Beef from the Catalan Pyrenees.

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  … (Catalonia) The native Catalan Pyrenees breed, also called Vedella dels Pirineus Catalans, is high quality. Any means can be chosen for preparing it and it provides very tasty dishes. The herds producing 'Ternera de los Pirineos Catalanes' or 'Vedella dels Pirineus Catalans' (Beef from the Catalan P…