Parma Ham, dry-cured on the hills of a strictly defined area in the Parma region, is P. D.
O. -certified (Protected Designation of Origin).
The mandatory requirements for compliance with the P. D.
O. Certification are: The exclusive use of legs from heavy Italian bred porks; A weight of the bone-in end product of 8 to 10 kg (never below 7); A dry-curing duration of at least 12 months.
Finely cut slices enhance the meat’s rich fragrance and delicacy.
