Jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn-fed Iberian ham) Spanish ham comes in many forms, but to be defined as jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn-fed Iberian ham), which is what the clients want, it must first come from Iberian blackfoot pigs. Iberico Pig (Cerdo Iberico) These iberian pigs must spend several months of the year roaming the dehesa, … [Read more...]
The IBÉRICO ham source of Health The advantages of the spanish Iberian ham (jamón ibérico) for health are indisputable, because it reduces cholesterol, contributes to lower blood pressure and has strong antioxidant action. Iberian ham (jamón ibérico de bellota) is composed of proteins and fats, iberico is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which produce a … [Read more...]
Anselmo Perez, award-winning ham slicer “Jamón ibérico de bellota” from Spain “Slicing ham at a high level is considered an art” – How did you start in this profession? How did you learn? Anselmo Perez – It started out of love. I simply love to see how iberian ham is cut. With experience, hard work, and … [Read more...]
Spanish ham History of spanish ham Spanish ham is greatly prized as a gourmet food both in Spain and around the world. It is eaten regularly in most Spanish households. In fact, not only is Spain the largest producer of air-dried-cured ham, Spaniards are the number one consumers in the world! Every Spaniard eats about … [Read more...]
Spanish ham (Jamón) with melon a balance diet that allows you to maintain great physical health and taste the most seductive spanish food: iberian ham Spanish ham (Jamón ibérico) Who says that combine light dish with ham is impossible? in fact, it’s one of the main dining optionals in summer, thanks to creativity and versatility … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Iberico de Bellota Serrano Ham (Jamon) The fat of Iberico bellota ham contains over 55% oleic acid (a mono-unsaturated fatty acid). Rigorous scientific studies have shown that these fats exercise a beneficial effect on cholesterol in the blood by increasing the amount of good (HDL) cholesterol and reducing bad (LDL) cholesterol. Only virgin olive oil has … [Read more...]
