Geographic context of the Green Pistachio of Bronte, a protected designation of origin product

Date

2018-03-07
Language
American English

Embargo Lift Date

Committee Members

Degree

Degree Year

Department

Grantor

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Found At

Taylor & Francis

Abstract

The Green Pistachio of Bronte is an Italian protected designation of origin (PDO) product that was officially recognized by the European Union in 2010. These pistachios are grown on Mt Etna's western slope in a specific area of thin volcanic soils and rugged terrain that inhibits the use of mechanized agriculture. Bronte pistachios are known for their distinct flavor, bright green color, and unique organoleptic properties that are intimately linked to their place of origin. They are highly prized in the food industry and can sell for more than double the price of other pistachios on the global market. Mapping landscapes that give rise to specialty food products like the Green Pistachio of Bronte facilitate understanding of the connections between food, culture, and environment within a specific geographic context. Mt Etna's powerful presence in the landscape adds to the unique characteristics of this product and its place of origin.

Description

item.page.description.tableofcontents

item.page.relation.haspart

Cite As

Wilson, J. S., Petino, G., & Knudsen, D. C. (2018). Geographic context of the Green Pistachio of Bronte, a protected designation of origin product. Journal of Maps, 14(2), 144–150. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2018.1438318

ISSN

Publisher

Series/Report

Sponsorship

Major

Extent

Identifier

Relation

Journal

Journal of Maps

Source

Publisher

Alternative Title

Type

Article

Number

Volume

Conference Dates

Conference Host

Conference Location

Conference Name

Conference Panel

Conference Secretariat Location

Version

Final published version

Full Text Available at

This item is under embargo {{howLong}}