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Culatello is one of the most prized salumi in Italy: mentions of this delicacy date back to the 15th century. Culatello is produced in the flatlands located south of Parma, ...
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Lardo di Arnad was originally made in homes throughout the lower part of the Aosta Valley. The lard came from domestically raised pigs that were fed chestnuts, grains and vegetables.
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The Emilia Romagna region was first occupies by the Etruscans and then by the Gauls. Over the course of the centuries, a serious pork culture developed in the area. The ...
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The history of Prosciutto di Parma dates back to the Roman period. Parma was located at the heart of the Cisalpine Gaul, a province of the Roman Republic. In De ...
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This prosciutto most likely dates back the Celtic period, when hunters needed a method for meat conservation. The microclimate around San Daniele is perfect for conserving and drying ...
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or over five centuries, Salama da sugo (a pork sausage) has been the hallmark of the salumerie (salumi stores) in the city of Ferrara. It has a strong, yet elegant ...
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Salame Felino is a pure pork salame from Felino, a small town located in the green Baganza valley, full of forests where herds of pigs were raised in an ancient ...
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