When we want to buy a ham, there are some aspects that we have to take into account; the first and most basic one is to know how to know the difference between a white ham and an Iberian ham. Do you know what their differences are? Today we will tell discover the main ones. We will […]
I am sure that on more than one occasion you have heard of the ‘Designation of Origin’ in reference to a particular type of ham, cheese or wine, for example. This term is often associated with higher product quality, but what is a Denomination of Origin? We will start by getting a little technical. According to […]
This period coincides with the optimal period of ripeness of acorn, that together with natural pastures will become the base of the feeding of ibérico pigs intended for the elaboration of jamón de bellota. This farming and feeding method, based on squeezing the own resources of the dehesa, through acorns, shrubs and natural herbs, is what we call a montanera. […]
This unique ecosystem, derived from the mediterranean forest mainly located in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, is what we call Dehesa. The term dehesacomes from the Latin word “defesa”, which means “defence”, “defended” or “forbidden”, that was related to the field delimited to the free-range grazing of the livestock. The ibérico standard defines the dehesaas a wooded surface with, […]
Once we have bought the ham, it is time to put it in the ham holder to start enjoying it. First of all, we should be clear about the type of consumption we are giving to the piece; it is not the same if we want to consume it over a long period of time […]
BARCELONA, 1 (EUROPA PRESS) The nougat manufacturing company Torrons Vicens has been recognized as the best most competitive medium-sized company in the XXVIII edition of the Pimec Awards presented this Wednesday by the Pimec employers’ association at its annual dinner, and the Moniberic delicatessen chain has received the trade award. more competitive. Manufactures Arpe – […]
Physiologically, the Iberian pig has a characteristic and clearly differentiated aspect from the white pig. It is an animal that has a light skeleton and lively movement, with very long and thin but resistant legs. Its metabolism produces less muscle and more fat than other breeds and it is able to infiltrate the proteins and […]
