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Acronyms often found on the labels of your favorite Italian foods and wines, but what do they mean? Acronyms like IGP and DOP show that the product — be it pecorino or prosciutto — is legally guaranteed by the European Union to be "authentic," or made in the original town or region with real ingredients. ITALIAN LABELS FOR FOOD & CONDIMENTS DOP Denominazione d’Origine Protetta | Protected Designation of Origin Created by the EU, DOP ensures that your favorite cheeses, fruits and vegetables, salu

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