Croatia - 2026 Croatian Protected Agricultural and Food Products - set of 3 (MNH)
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“SLAVONSKI KULEN” / “SLAVONSKI KULIN”
“Slavonski kulen” / “Slavonski kulin” is a shelf-stable dry sausage produced from a blend of the highest-quality cuts of pork, back fat, salt and spices, stuffed into a natural pork cecum casing and subjected to successive processes of fermentation, cold smoking, drying and aging for a minimum of 150 days. It is produced in the region of Slavonia, throughout Vukovar-Srijem County, Požega-Slavonia County and Brod-Posavina County, as well as in parts of Osijek-Baranja County, Sisak-Moslavina County, Bjelovar-Bilogora County and Virovitica-Podravina County
“LIČKI ŠKRIPAVAC”
“Lički škripavac” is a soft, full-fat cheese obtained by coagulating raw or pasteurized whole cow’s milk using rennet and a dairy starter culture, followed by separation of the whey. It is produced without aging and therefore has no rind. “Lički škripavac” has a soft, elastic texture and is cylindrical or rectangular in shape. Its surface is milky white and rindless; when cut, the paste is closed or contains a small number of mechanical openings formed by retained whey during shaping. Its flavor is milky and mildly sweet with moderate saltiness, and it is particularly recognizable for its characteristic squeak when eaten. Depending on the quality of the milk, the cheese retains this squeaky property for the first 5 to 7 days; it can be restored by immersing the original vacuum-sealed cheese in warm water. “Lički škripavac” is produced in the geographic region of Lika, within three administrative regions, primarily in Lika-Senj County, and to a lesser extent in Zadar County and Karlovac County.
“LUDBREŠKI HREN”
“Ludbreški hren” is the root of a vegetable crop obtained through the cultivation of wild horseradish (Armoracia rusticana P. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Schreb.), which as an indigenous species and protected local variety grows exclusively within Varaždin County. It is a vigorous, robust plant with large upright leaves that can grow up to 150 cm (59 inches) in height. “Ludbreški hren” is characterized by its pungency, sharpness and refreshing flavor, and is consumed fresh, primarily as a side dish or accompaniment to meals. Its distinctive properties result from the interaction of environmental factors (climate, terrain, location) and traditional production methods and cultivation techniques.