Morcilla de Burgos
Blood sausages elaboration is intimately linked to the slaughter process, which has been done throughout the Spanish geography for centuries. These products, known as morcillas, have gone from local consumption to gaining popularity and splendor, in response to a growing consumer demand for traditional and quality products. In these products, blood from the slaughtering process is mixed with different ingredientsIngredients, depending on the availability of the area, stuffed in natural casings and subjected to a thermal treatment. The enormous variety of ingredientsIngredients considered in its composition offers a wide range of textures, flavors, and tastes. Morcilla de Burgos is one of the most famous and known morcillas. This product, with onion and rice in its composition, has recently obtained a protected geographical indication (PGI)Protected geographical indication (PGI), in an attempt to protect their origin and elaboration process. In this chapter these aspects are described.