Taste France Magazine UK

Roscoff Onions: 300 Years of Culture On The Menu

In 2019, the Roscoff onion celebrated its 10-year anniversary after first receiving Controlled Destination of Origin status and its six-year anniversary for Protected Destination of Origin status. Read on for a quick history lesson as seen through the lens of a single, delicious vegetable that has been the pride and joy of people and an entire region for centuries. We got to spend time with the highly skilled artisans who grow this crop.

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RECIPE

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Roscoff Onion Gravy

ARTICLE

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FACTS

“Santé” is a traditional toast in France. It means good health. Clink glasses but don’t cross over someone’s arm when you do, it brings bad luck

Protected geographical indication (PGI)

This label is granted to products for which at least one stage of production, processing or preparation takes place in a particular region.

Protected designation of origin (PDO)

For a product to be granted the Protected Designation of Origin label, every stage of its production, processing and preparation must take place in the same particular region.

Organic farming

The organic farming label guarantees that products have been produced and processed according to specific environmental and animal welfare standards.

Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG)

This label is granted to products made using a traditional recipe or production method.

Label Rouge

The Label rouge is a French quality label that applies to products that have been produced or prepared in a way that ensures a superior quality over other similar products.