When purchasing Iberico ham, it is essential to look for the certification seal, which guarantees the product’s authenticity and quality. These seals provide crucial information about the animal’s diet and breeding conditions, ensuring consumers receive genuine Iberico ham.
Each seal is accompanied by product labels that offer additional details such as the percentage of Iberico breed (50%, 75%, or 100%), the type of product (ham or shoulder), and information about the quality certifier. The seals and labels work together to give a comprehensive overview of the product’s origin and quality.
There are four seal colors: black, red, green, and white, each indicating specific details about the ham:
- BLACK SEAL: This seal indicates 100% Iberico Bellota ham. The pigs are pure Iberico breed and have been fed on acorns and other natural resources of the dehesa during the fattening stage in the montanera season.
- RED SEAL: This seal guarantees that the pig is either 75% or 50% Iberico breed, with the exact percentage indicated on the label. These pigs have also been fed on acorns and natural elements typical of the dehesa.
- GREEN SEAL: This seal is for Iberico free-range hams, indicating that the pigs have been fed on natural pasture and feed in the open field. It can apply to hams with 100%, 75%, or 50% Iberico breed, with the specific percentage noted on the label.
- WHITE SEAL: This color is used for hams with 50%, 75%, or 100% Iberico breed. These pigs have been fed on feed, cereals, and legumes and reared in stables on farms.
Understanding these seals helps consumers make informed choices and appreciate the rich heritage and quality of Iberico ham.
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