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In the dowry chest of food products from Dobrogea (Romanian region), Ca?cavalul de Dobrogea [Dobrogea Kashkaval] holds a place of honour as a local identity brand with a long tradition. Dobrogea's candidacy for the title of European Region of Gastronomy for the year 2029 underscores the growing attention to this subject from stakeholders across all levels of the economic and social structure. This study, which represents a continuation of research conducted during doctoral studies, aims to illustrate the characteristics of a centuries-old food product and the arguments for its registration as a Geographical Indication and therefore builds upon previous research while simultaneously representing a distinct effort that, combining theoretical and practical aspects, analyses a local traditional product highlighting its potential economic and social implications. The methodological approach of this study - involving a comparative analysis of historical, journalistic, and bibliographic sources - led to the conclusion that it is necessary to revive and develop the quality production of a cheese variety representative of the territory.
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