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¿Es el azúcar un ingrediente imprescindible en el jamón?

Is Sugar an Essential Ingredient in jamón?

13 September, 202413 September, 2024 Roberto Gómez Moreda Leave a comment

As market trends shift towards "clean labels," the food industry is being forced to make significant efforts to reduce the number of ingredients in their products. Clean labels emphasize simplicity and transparency, pushing manufacturers to respond to consumer demand for more natural and fewer ingredients. Contrary to popular belief, curing jamón requires more than just [...]

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Whipped Jamón with Authentic Teruel Jamón

13 September, 202413 September, 2024 Roberto Gómez Moreda Leave a comment

Description: Spanish tapas are a beloved culinary tradition, and Zaragoza's vibrant "El Tubo" district is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience the best of these small, flavorful dishes. One standout tapa in Zaragoza’s scene is whipped jamón, a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Here’s how to make it at home [...]

Sustainability in the ham sector: the case of Teruel

1 July, 20211 July, 2021 Roberto Gómez Moreda 2 Comments

Right now, as we face down a major social, economic and environmental crisis, the Protected Designation of Origin for Teruel Ham and Shoulder is taking great strides. As it clearly provides socio-economic structure to the region, the PDO is increasingly concerned about the future and the sustainability of our planet. To a certain extent, all [...]

Ham myths: Iberian ham and Pata Negra

9 November, 20203 March, 2021 Roberto Gómez Moreda Leave a comment

Although most people in Spain consider ham to be a symbol of our cuisine, and despite the fact that many of us have grown up with a leg of ham in the larder (and some of us grew up with hundreds of them…), we are talking about a product that is surrounded by many myths […]