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Food and drink · Podlaskie

What to eat in Podlaskie

The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 2 PDOs and PGIs and the spirits.

2 PDO and PGI products

Dishes to try

PDO and PGI products

The official list of products registered in the European Union, under their registered (Polish) names. Tap a name for its production specification and register entry.

Cheese 1

Spirits and liqueurs 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between PDO and PGI?
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) means that every stage, from the raw material to the finished product, takes place in the stated area and follows a production specification. PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) means that at least one stage takes place there and that the product owes its quality or reputation to that place.
Are there Polish PDO wines?
Yes, but only a few: winemaking in Poland has been reborn only in recent decades. The product most closely tied to the land, besides the cheeses and sausages, is mead (miód pitny), recognised as a traditional speciality guaranteed.
How do I recognise a PDO or PGI product?
The label carries the registered name and the EU logo: red and yellow for PDO, blue and yellow for PGI. In Poland the labels use the Polish abbreviations ChNP (PDO) and ChOG (PGI). The protected name cannot be used by products from other areas or made by a different method.

Source: eAmbrosia, the European Commission's register of geographical indications, names registered as of 13 November 2026. Some products are protected in more than one region; TSGs (traditional specialities guaranteed) are not listed, as they are not tied to a territory.

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