#WhatTheFAQ: French baguette added to UN's intangible cultural heritage list. Here's why

Harsha Tallapragada

What is baguette?

A thin bread distinguished by its length and crisp crust, made by lean dough

Is it under threat?

From 1970s, France has been losing 400 artisanal bakeries a year

Still much loved

Every year, more than six billion baguettes are baked