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essential for the final characteristic and
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intense flavor of the product (Toldrá et al. carefully controlled under the Consortium
1996; Carrapiso et al. 2003; Cava et al. 2004). specifications, since these hams have a PDO.
The four PDOs of Iberian ham in Spain Processing time may take 12 months or
are Dehesa de Extremadura, Guijuelo, los longer. Italian San Daniele hams also have a
Pedroches, and Jabugo. An Iberian ham PDO and are produced in the northeast of
ready for consumption is shown in Figure Italy in a minimum of 12 months.
20.1. Spanish Serrano hams are produced
throughout Spain from standard light pigs,
mostly intensively reared. These hams are Hams in Northern Europe
produced in one-half to 2 years, depending