A CONSULT supported the recognition of the geographical indication of Dom Rodrigo of Algarve, Now one IGP. The recognition is a milestone in the valorization of the Algarvian gastronomic heritage and in the protection of one of the most emblematic convent sweets of the region.
The process results from technical work developed by CONSULT for the Association of Regional Sweets of the Algarve, The organization that has been preserving and certifying the authenticity of this traditional sweet.
A sweet convent with history
The original recipe for Dom Rodrigo do Algarve originated in a Carmelite convent in Lagos and has been passed down through generations, maintaining its traditional method of preparation and the golden appearance achieved by the egg at the final moment of burning before being wrapped in the characteristic colorful paper wrappers.
With the support of CONSULT it was possible to structure the process of recognition of IGP, guaranteeing the safeguarding of the recipe, the production methods and the link of the product to the territory.
The technical work of CONSULT
The support of CONSULT It involved the preparation of the certification process, the technical and strategic framework for the protected geographical indication, and the valorization of the product as an economic and cultural asset of the territory.
This recognition demonstrates how technical knowledge, combined with local tradition, can protect unique products and strengthen their authenticity in the market, emphasizes the team from the CONSULT. A IGP the Dom Rodrigo do Algarve is a decisive step to guarantee quality, consumer confidence and the valorization of traditional know-how, he adds.
With this work, the CONSULT It reaffirms its commitment to the valorization of traditional products and territories, placing technical knowledge at the service of the preservation of identity and sustainable development.