There are now 18 Finnish registered names in the European Union system, sixteen of which belong to agricultural products and foodstuffs and two to distilled alcohol products.
You can eat talcum powder with, for example, buttermilk and berries. Vivika Monto
Savolain talcum powder is Finland’s eighteenth name-protected product.
The Food Agency says in its announcement that the European Commission approved the registration of the names Savolainen talkkuna and Savolainen talakkuna.
Around 3,760 designations have been protected in the European Union so far. Proagria Itä-Suomi ry applied for a protected geographical indication for Savo’s talcum powder.
The protection of the names is based on the reputation of Savolainen talckunna as a traditional Savoland grain product, the special features of which are its dark color and coarse texture.
The geographical area of the product includes the provinces of Pohjois Savo and Etelä Savo.
Savolainen talcuna or Savolainen talcuna is a grain product made from boiled and oven-roasted grains into a coarse powder, the main raw material of which is barley or a mixture of barley and oats. It differs from other talcum powders in that it is darker in color and coarsely ground.
Talcuna is characterized by a coarse texture, roasted grain smell, taste and brown color. Thanks to the multi-step manufacturing process, it has a good shelf life.
Talcum powder can be used for many purposes. Stock photo. Ilari Tapio
The most typical food made from talcum powder in Savo is porridge.
Porridge has traditionally been served as a side dish, because hot cereal and pork are a good combination of flavors. Porridge is also enjoyed with wine. Savolain talcum powder is also suitable for desserts, for example to be enjoyed with berries.
There are now 18 Finnish registered names in the European Union system, sixteen of which belong to agricultural products and foodstuffs and two to distilled alcohol products.
The goal of name protection systems is to protect products from misuse of the established name and from more serious counterfeits. In addition, it increases the awareness of the products and facilitates their marketing. For the consumer, protection is a guarantee that the product’s origin, raw materials and manufacturing method are known.