The denomination of origin and the other distinctive signs of quality are an “sui generis” intellectual property right, giving our traditional products the opportunity to have added value, through legal protection that recognizes their quality and exclusivity.
In Europe, a number of strategies have been developed to minimize the negative effects related to the consumption of grain legumes, which are considered the meat of the poor and those that require a long preparation time, in contrast to the modern trend towards food. rapid. Among them it is worth highlighting the added value through different certifications that have protected these products from disappearing, since they are an important part of post-war peoples.