Breeds of spanish pigs
Iberian spanish ham is an exquisite delicacy ideal for both daily consumption and high-class events. This iberian product has a spectacular texture, flavor and aroma varying according to the quality, which is defined by the Iberian pigs from which it comes, its racial purity, its food base, the space available for daily exercise and by the Productive processes in factory.
In Spain, there are different types of iberian hams according to their specific races and their racial percentage, but also we can find hams of excellent quality from other breeds of pigs.
Next we will describe the different breeds of pigs raised in Spain and which give rise to the different spanish hams on the market.