Delicatessen

As a delicatessen ( in Switzerland, in part is the somewhat broader term Delicacies, French for edibles, in use) special or selected with special care foods are called that do not belong to the everyday needs such as caviar, frog legs, snails, oysters, champagne and exotic vegetables and fruits. Delicatessen products are prepared foods special quality such as fine salads ( Waldorf salad, chicken salad, etc.), pies, sauces and mayonnaise, selected cheeses and meat products and some ready meals such as stew or fricassee fin. Even well-stocked fish and seafood departments, which often exceed the standard offer a fishmonger, are now expected to do so.

The term " deli " is - like the similar " delicacy " - not to define precisely and not regulated by law, so it can be used in any advertising. Only for " salads " binding principles exist in the German Food Code.

Delicatessen products are offered in all areas of food retailers, especially in the so -called gourmet and delicatessen trade. In general food sales in supermarkets as deli items are presented separately often. For sophisticated gastronomy, there are gourmet wholesaler, offers high quality food and products buy and sell.