Bratwurst debate in Thuringia: Is tradition really protected?

Bratwurst debate in Thuringia: Is tradition really protected?

Thüringen, Deutschland - The Discussion about the Thuringian Rostbratwurst is currently about the world-or at least through social media. A Facebook post from the Wolf Fleischerei has already triggered over 1,200 comments and 2,000 reactions. The reason for the lively interest is the debate about the authenticity of the "original Thuringian Rostbratwurst", which is brewed in production. Many consumers have their concerns about how a comment makes it clear: "Ashamed of calling something like that as original Thuringian."

The Wolf butchery, which has been producing in Schmölln and Jena for more than a century, has her headquarters in Schwandorf, Bavaria. The popular rust bratwurst is known in Thuringia as a "protected geographical statement" (G.G.A.), which means that it can only be manufactured here and must correspond to certain quality criteria. This includes the use of high -quality raw materials that have to be processed in a traditional way. According to Wolf Ess enjoyment the sausage is filled in the natural intestine and has a typical caretin note.

The requirements for the Thuringian Rostbratwurst

What makes the Thuringian rust bratwurst so special? The EU has determined strict requirements:

• production exclusively in Thuringia
• Use of high -quality meat and spices
• a length between 15 and 20 cm
• a weight of 100 to 150 g per piece
• a certain fat content
• Use of natural intestine

These requirements ensure that the sausage offers an unmistakable taste experience and that the tradition of Thuringian sausage production is preserved. Martin Luther and Goethe have already mentioned the sausage and the first written mention also goes back to 1404.

The opinions split

The Facebook discussion about the sausage shows that opinions differ greatly. While some users do not criticize the bratwurst as authentically and say: "Nobody would buy something like that in Thuringia", there are also defenders who claim that the sausage still corresponds to a real Thuringian product. Uwe Keith, chairman of the association "Friends of the Thuringian Bratwurst", has made it clear that although the ingredients are prescribed, but the preparation is left to every company and consumer. Finally, the taste of the sausage remains a personal decision of the customers.

The regional-originale.de , invite you to take a closer look at this specialty. From the first written mention in 1404 to the many stories that surround their creation, the Thuringian rust bratwurst remains a precious piece of German eating culture.