“Raspberry from Arilje” is the appellation of origin for fresh, frozen or lyophilized raspberry that is produced on the area of hills near Arilje covered by raspberries. It is known under the title “the red gold of Serbia” with the indication of geographical origin.
Thanks to the balanced ratio of sugar and acids, with the significant presence of aromatic matter, Raspberry from Arilje is characterized by expressed and harmonious sweet and acid taste. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially antioxidants and ellagin acid with the contents of dry matter no less than 9%.
Association “Raspberry from Arilje”, situated in the town of Arilje, has recently just obtained the status of the authorized user of this appellation of origin. The authorized users have the exclusive right to use the protected appellation of origin for the marking of the product that the appellation of origin refers to.
The status of the authorized user of a certain indication of geographical origin can be obtained by every producer that grows, on a certain geographical area, the products that are marked by the name of that geographical area and whose special characteristics and quality are defined by the elaboration, checked and guaranteed by the certification body through the issued certificate.