They started making them in the town in the 1880s, when they were said to have been enjoyed by Queen Victoria, and have been enjoyed by racegoers ever since.
But now Newmarket sausages have become the 50th British food product to earn European recognition for their quality, history and links with the local area.
After a lengthy consultation, the Suffolk-based banger will carry a badge declaring its protected geographical indication (PGI) status.
The bid, first launched 10 years ago, has been protracted because one local producer did not want to divulge the recipe.
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