In Unicode 9.0, the paella-style emoji was approved under what official name?

In Unicode 9.0, the paella-style emoji was approved under the official name “Shallow Pan of Food.”

The character is U+1F958, 🥘, in Unicode’s Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs block. Unicode’s formal character name describes the vessel and its contents rather than naming a specific national dish. The Unicode chart also lists “paella” and “casserole” as associated meanings.

The emoji was added with Unicode 9.0, released in 2016, during a major expansion of food and activity symbols. Its appearance differs between platforms: some render a rice dish resembling paella, while others make it look more like a generic casserole or shallow skillet.

A common mix-up is calling it the “paella emoji.” That is a useful everyday description, but “Shallow Pan of Food” is the canonical Unicode name. Unicode character names are standardized identifiers, while emoji keywords and platform artwork can suggest several interpretations.