The World’s Finest Ham

Jamón Iberico is Spain’s national delicacy. It leads the top 4 world’s finest foods list, which defines foie, caviar, truffle and jamón iberico as the four gastronomic pearls.

The tradition of curing iberian ham dates back as far back as the roman empire and, once upon a time, the final product was reserved only for those of royal lineage. 

The finest jamón is known as Jamón Iberico de Bellota, a superior grade of ham sourced from the highest quality pata negra (acorn fed pigs).

Once cut, the meat is subject to a delicate 2 – 4 year curing process before it is ready to serve. This unique process gives the meat it’s rich marbling, smooth texture and rich, savoury taste.

Not only is this uniquely crafted delicacy a tasteful experience, there are also a range of health benefits. Regular consumption of high quality Jamón Iberico is known to aid with:

• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: The high content of oleic acid and natural tocopherols provided by the acorn help prevent cardiovascular diseases, as they contribute to reducing the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and improve the level of HDL (good cholesterol).

• Reduced fatigue in athletes: Moderate consumption of acorn-fed Iberian ham provides a significant protein intake, with a balanced lipid profile and moderate calorie content. 100 grams of product provides 34 grams of protein, making it a perfect food to gain muscle mass and a perfect substitute for other less healthy red meats.
  
• Prevention of anaemia Iberian ham has a high iron content, ideal for providing your body with this trace element, which is vital to our health.

• Reduced stress and anxiety levels: Thanks to its high levels of Tryptophan (an amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin), Iberian ham acts as a natural antidepressant. Its consumption helps fight stress and reduce anxiety levels and has a beneficial effect on our mood.

Iberian ham is a rich source of protein, while also providing vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are essential for the proper functioning of our body. It provides vitamin E and selenium, which, combined with the aforementioned oleic acid, work as powerful natural antioxidants associated with anti-ageing processes. There is also a high iron content, serving component for the prevention of osteoporosis.

The quality of the ham and the health benefits provided are largely dependant on the quality of the pig and it’s diet, as well as the delicate curing process that the meat undergoes.