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Slovakia's Loaf-shaped Sheep's Cheese Receives EU's TSG Label
Wednesday 03 November 2010 Zoom in | Print page
Brussels, November 3 (TASR) - Slovakia's traditional loaf-shaped sheep's cheese from the sheepfold (Ovci hrudkovy syr - salasnicky) is to be included among the EU's so-called "traditional specialities guaranteed" (TSG), according to a decision made by the European Commission on Wednesday.
The inclusion of the product on the TSG list won't prevent Slovakia-based firms from producing this specific type of cheese under the same name, but the sheep's milk will have to come from mountain areas and the traditional technology used to produce the cheese must also be observed, along with the proper consistency.
Two weeks ago, another type of Slovak sheep's cheese - traditional smoked sheep's cheese from the sheepfold (Ovci salasnicky udeny syr) - was awarded the same designation.
Five other products typical for Slovakia, including the Spis sausage and hunter's salami, are still awaiting TSG registration.
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