The whole ham process, from rearing the pig that provides the raw material to how it is served, is important to get a good quality product. Today, we want to talk about a vital place in the manufacturing process where the ham will gain much of its flavour and fragrance: the drying area.
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The parts of the pig
Everything you need to know about pigs. Because in Spain we are specialists in using every single part of the pig. The traditional carving up of a pig has varied a little over the last few years, and you can now find different cuts on the market that haven’t been sold separately before, at least […]
Importance of salt in the ham curing process
It’s no secret that ham is a salty product. These days, when food is largely categorised by how it affects our health, a salty product does not seem to make sense, and in many ways, this is true.
MAPA stamp
Before covering the ham with salt, it has to be visibly and indelibly marked with the MAPA stamp. These initials represent the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, currently the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment (MAGRAMA).