The European Commission has approved the addition of two new products to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: ‘Pulpo Seco de Adra' from Spain as Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) and ‘Aydın Çam Fıstığı', from Türkiye as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).

‘Pulpo Seco de Adra' (pictured) is a dried octopus product from Adra in Almería, in south-east Spain. The preparation process involves cleaning, salting, and sun-drying the octopus, which is then hung on metal racks and exposed to the region's sea breezes and sunlight. This method, practiced for over two centuries, gives the product its characteristic reddish-pink colour, firm and chewy texture, and intense marine aroma.

‘Aydın Çam Fıstığı' refers to pine nuts cultivated in the province of Aydın, in western Türkiye. The nuts are distinguished by their very pointed shape, smooth texture, and light cream to dark beige colour. They have a slightly oily consistency and a delicate pine aroma and flavour. The meticulous harvesting and drying process preserves their unique qualities.

This new designations join the more than 3,661 protected names already listed in the eAmbrosia database. More information is available on the Quality Policy pages.

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