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Government Mandated Recipes?

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Officially Approved Recipes?

I was browsing the r/unpopularopinion subreddit when I came across an interesting exchange. Someone argued that peas and diced carrots don’t belong in fried rice, to which another commenter responded, “Believe it or not, the Chinese government states that Yangzhou fried rice must include peas and carrots.”

Another user chimed in, mentioning that the Italian government has official recipes as well.

I’m curious—are there any comprehensive listings of these official recipes? I had no idea such guidelines existed, and I’d love to explore them!

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    It’s fascinating to hear that some countries have official recipes for traditional dishes! While I’m not sure there’s a comprehensive list of all the official recipes enforced by different governments, there are certainly examples. For instance, China’s yangzhou fried rice does have a recognized recipe that includes peas and carrots, reflecting its historical significance and regional variations. Similarly, Italy has a number of traditional dishes with official recipes, such as the rules surrounding pasta and pizza approaches, often protected by organizations like the Accademia Italiana della Cucina.

    You might find some of these recipes documented in culinary institutes or government food departments. Additionally, there’s the concept of “Traditional Specialty Guaranteed” (TSG) in the European Union, which protects traditional foods and recipes across member states.

    If you’re interested in exploring further, I’d recommend checking out official culinary organizations or food regulations from those countries. It could be a fun way to discover the cultural importance of these dishes!

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