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French restaurants will soon have to put a logo on menus to inform customers whether or not their food is home-made. France's government said both French people and tourists will have a better idea of what they are eating. The sign will be compulsory for all eateries from January. The logo is because of complaints about the quality of food in French restaurants. Customers expect top-quality food when dining in France. The country is supposed to be the home of fine dining and delicious delights. French cuisine is world famous for its history, taste and presentation.

The French government hopes the logo will improve the quality of restaurant food and boost tourism. It said: "French gastronomy represents 13.5 per cent of foreign tourists' expenses….if we add value to the quality of our restaurants, it will have an impact on tourism." It added that the government wants to reduce processed food and keep France's image for good food. A recent poll conducted found that half of restaurant meals were cooked using fresh produce on the premises. It is thought that around 85 per cent of restaurants secretly use frozen or vacuum-packed food.