| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Habanero | A very spicy chili pepper famous in the Yucatán Peninsula. |
| Designation of Origin | A label that shows a product is authentic and comes from a specific, protected place. |
| Regulatory Council | A group set up to protect and manage the value of a product. |
The states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo in Mexico have formed a new group called the Peninsular Council for the Regulation of the Habanero. This regulatory council will protect and promote the famous habanero chili pepper. The habanero has a special label called the Designation of Origin (DoE). The council will help make sure the habaneros are high quality and is sold properly in both Mexico and in other countries.
Yucatán’s Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena, Quintana Roo’s Governor Mara Lezama, and other important officials started the council in Mérida, Yucatán. They believe the council will help farmers by making the habanero more valuable and protect it from copies. This will make it easier to sell the chili both in Mexico and abroad.
Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo together produce thousands of tonnes of habaneros each year. Also, researchers have found that the habanero might help in making new medicines, showing that this chili is useful for more than just spicy food.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Product | Producto |
| Region | Región |
| Council | Consejo |
Time to discuss
- Why do you think it’s important to protect the habanero chili pepper?
- How might the new council help farmers in the Yucatán Peninsula?
- What other products do you know that have a special label like the DoE?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph
- Explain what a Designation of Origin (DoE) is and why it’s important for the habanero.
- Describe how the habanero is more than just a spicy food ingredient.
