There are those who divide the world into porcophobes and porchophiles. The pig, depending on the culture, is rejected or venerated. Why do Muslims not eat pork? We delve into the anthropological view of this issue at the hand of the American Marvin Harris and his book Cows, pigs, wars and witches where he exposes the possible causes behind the religious taboo that prohibits … [Read more...] about Why do Muslims not eat pork?
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Ham and calories, what nutritional values does it provide your body with?
It has been firmly proven that the secret to healthy eating that keeps the excess kilos at bay is in a healthy and balanced diet. It is easy to say, but not so easy to carry out in our frantic daily routine, where the rushing around always play against our best intentions in the kitchen. This is often linked to the ups and downs of the science of dietetics, opposite nutritional … [Read more...] about Ham and calories, what nutritional values does it provide your body with?
Guijuelo, the home of Joselito
Nicknamed the charcuterie town, with hardly any need to explain why. Guijuelo smells like ham. This is the place with the highest production of acorn fed Iberico hams in Spain and one of the areas with the highest agri-food production in Europe.
The beginning of the charcuterie industry in Guijuelo dates back to the 19th century. One of the first families to specialise in … [Read more...] about Guijuelo, the home of Joselito
Curiosities of acorn-fed Iberian ham that will astound you
The small white specks that appear in acorn-fed Iberian ham are a sign of good quality. These crystals are basically formed by an amino acid called tyrosine, and they appear during the maturing process of the proteins, and is considered an indicator that there has been a prolonged curing process.
The acorn-fed Iberian pig has the unique capacity for the infiltration of fat … [Read more...] about Curiosities of acorn-fed Iberian ham that will astound you
Is ham healthy? Myths and legends of a nutritious food
Ham should not be prohibited in diets. The widespread and growing trend to take care of ourselves means that we are more focused on the foods we like and at the same time are frightened by their calorific value. There is good news for those of you who thought that ham was fattening: tasty can also be healthy. Do you know why diets don't exclude ham? Whatever we eat needs to be … [Read more...] about Is ham healthy? Myths and legends of a nutritious food
