The European protected designation “Batog de sturion” (sturgeon baton) was officially registered in the European Union’s Register of Geographical Indications, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union on February 18, 2026, through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/358 of the European Commission from February 11, 2026, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and the Council. The “Batog de sturion” from Romania is a food product made from farmed sturgeon dorsal fillet, characterized by a diet close to that of wild species and manually processed for a firm structure and easy slicing. The manufacturing process includes salting with mineral salt, drying, and smoking with hardwood smoke, giving it a sweet-salty taste and meat notes. With this addition, Romania now has 16 products protected at the European level.
European Protected Sturgeon Baton
