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The Canary Islands will display all the wealth of gastronomic treasures that we treasure with two activities that will take place on Monday 13 and on tuesday 14 of April
creativity, Technique and flavor will be the keys to the new contest Tacomanía – Mexican Taco Championship by IGP Aguacate de Canarias, a gastronomic competition that will have as its protagonist Avocado from the Canary Islands with Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), the only avocado in the world that has this distinction.
The contest will bring together six contestants, that they must prepare six identical tacos each. In all proposals, he Canary Islands PGI Avocado should be the main ingredient, while the rest of the elements may be freely chosen as long as the essence of the Mexican taco is respected..
A jury made up of professionals from the sector will evaluate different aspects of each preparation, between them flavor and balance, prominence of avocado, creativity, presentation, technique, speed and execution. The winner of the contest will get a prize of 1.500 euros, while the second classified will receive 1.000 euros, both accompanied by an accrediting diploma. Besides, All finalists will receive a gift from the PGI Avocado from the Canary Islands and its corresponding recognition.
Volcanic gastronomy to discover the flavor of the Canary Islands
The programming will continue the next day with the initiative “Volcanic Gastronomy: Discover the flavor of the Canary Islands”, organized under the brand Volcanic Experience. This proposal is aimed at professional visitors and will allow them to get up close and personal with some of the most representative products of the archipelago..
The program will include presentations and showcookings focused on foods marked by the character of the volcanic soil in which they are grown or made. Among them stand out remember, cheeses, wrinkled potatoes, mojos and volcanic wines, made with native varieties such as negro on the list, marshmallow or ink.
A very special edition of Salón Gourmets
All these activities are part of the 393rd edition of Salón Gourmets, considered the world's leading fair for quality food and beverages, that will be celebrated of the 13 al 16 April at Ifema Madrid.
The appointment will also have a particularly symbolic character., given that Gourmet Group celebrates his 50 birthday, consolidated as one of the references in the gastronomic and wine sector in Spain.
To commemorate these “golden wedding” with gastronomy, the group will edit a special issue - 600 - of the magazine Gourmet Club, which will be distributed among exhibitors and media. The publication reviews the history of this pioneering gastronomy magazine, wines and travel, that half a century later continues to set trends in excellence and quality.
