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'''Description'''

[[DOP]] '''Chufa de Valencia''' is a tuber of the species ''Cyperus esculentus''. This comes in various shapes and
sizes, has a thin outer skin, suberic tissue and a high [[fat]] and [[sugar]] content.

The tubers must meet the following requirements at least: unit weight in the fresh state
of 0,45 to 0,80 g; length 0,9 to 1,6 cm; and width 0,7 to 1,1 cm, in the case of the fresh
variety.

Content (by weight in the dry matter): [[sugar]] (11 to 17,50%); [[fat]] (23 to 31%); protein
(6,5 to 12%); starch (25 to 40%).

The following types of chufa will be protected:

-Ùtierna: (fresh), i.e. recently harvested and washed

-Ùseca: (dry), i.e. with a moisture content of 7,5 to 12%. The latter type includes the
Chufa seca cosechero, of a size of 5 mm or more, and the Chufa seca granza,
measuring 7,5 mm or more.

'''Geographical area'''

The production area for protected chufas is situated in the north of
Valencia's huerta (irrigated area). It measures a total of 6,500 ha and comprises the
following municipalities: Albalat dels Sorells, Alboraya, Albuixech, Alfara del Patriarca,
Alm`sserra, Benrepös i Mirambell, Burjassot, Foios, Godella, Meliana, Moncada,
Paterna, Rocafort, Tavernes Blanques, Valencia and Vinalesa, all of which are situated
in the province of Valencia in Spain.

'''Method of production'''

''Chufas'' of the species ''Cyperus esculentus'', which is a native
species, are grown in registered production areas. The tubers are harvested when they
have reached the correct stage of maturity, and are then sent to washing and drying
stations registered with the regulatory body, where they are washed, dried, cleaned,
graded, undergo quality checks and are packed and labelled.

'''Link'''

The Arabs introduced ''chufas'' into Spain as a product with a delicate flavour
which, after maceration, produces a refreshing drink. In the XIIIth century, under the
influence of Islamic culture, its cultivation developed in the Mediterranean part of what
is now the Community of Valencia. In 1795 A.J. Cavanilles referred to the existence of
15 hectares of [[chufa]] at Alboraia and Alm`ssera and described its cultivation and
consumption. Numerous works have been published by local researchers on the [[chufa]],
its characteristics, microbiology and the drink obtained by macerating it.

Flat area typical of coastal sedimentary areas around the Mediterranean. Loose
light loam soils, well drained and levelled, with a light texture and free of weeds. A
Mediterranean climate, with high relative humidity and a narrow temperature range
during the day (due to the proximity of the sea).

Average temperatures between 13 and
25C and the absence of frosts during the cultivation period are essential to the germination and growth of the tuber. Grown in rotation with other products of the Mediterranean huerta. The practice of preparing the land in strips about 4 m wide, of planting
from April to June, of using appropriate planting patterns, distances and depths and of
following controlled growing and harvesting methods provides ideal conditions for a
tuber whose specific characteristics are closely linked to its geographical environment.

'''Reference: [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:1998:207:0005:0007:EN:PDF The European Commission]

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