Paella, ‘icon of the Mediterranean diet’, given protected status

Chefs serve paella in Valencia, Spain. The regional government said the new status would safeguard ‘the survival of this cultural item and ensure it is passed on to future generations’. Photograph: Kai Försterling/EPA

Chefs serve paella in Valencia, Spain. The regional government said the new status would safeguard ‘the survival of this cultural item and ensure it is passed on to future generations’. Photograph: Kai Försterling/EPA

source https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/10/paella-icon-of-the-mediterranean-diet-given-protected-status