Some people argue that bourbon is not bourbon unless it comes
from Kentucky. But did you know that real Parmesan cheese can only come from
Parma, Italy? Champagne grapes can only come from France, and true Cheddar from
England. Many European food names are protected by law, although the U.S.
produces its own versions of these products.
A UK Libraries event will explore how and why these regional
food names are trademarked, and how the American versions stack up against
their European forebears. Attendees will learn – and taste – what makes
European food products authentically different from their American
counterparts.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:30 pm, Dr. David Freshwater of the UK College of Agriculture, Food, and
Environment will speak in the Alumni Gallery of William T. Young Library on
“Food in Europe: Regional Brands and Regional Identities.” The lecture will be
followed by a taste test of European foods and their U.S. versions, to see if
participants can tell the differences. The event is free and open to campus.
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