Division 5.1 Specificity of the geographical area

Thüringer Rotwurst has a centuries-old tradition in Thuringia. It is a permanent feature of the butcher’s trade and has been made and eaten, often from time immemorial, at the much-loved farm slaughter festivals in Thuringia. These days it is produced all over the Thuringian region. There are also several major producers. The provenance of the name has been retained because at the time of the former GDR it was used only as a genuine indication of geographical origin.