Espuña RSS Feedhttp://www.espuna.co.ukumbracoForum Espuña RSS FeedenAre there different qualities of serrano ham?http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/are-there-different-qualities-of-serrano-ham.aspxTue, 31 Aug 2010 11:59:23 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/are-there-different-qualities-of-serrano-ham.aspxYes, there are basically three quality types of Serrano ham, with respect to dry-curing time:
- Bodega ham with 9 to 12 months of dry-curing time
- Reserve ham with 12 to 15 months of dry-curing time
- Gran Reserva ham with more than 15 months of dry-curing time

The quality of Serrano ham can be identified on the majority of manufacturers' labels.

 

]]>¿What is Duroc serrano ham?http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿what-is-duroc-serrano-ham.aspxMon, 30 Aug 2010 19:52:51 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿what-is-duroc-serrano-ham.aspxDuroc Serrano ham is made following E.T.G. Serrano regulations but with Duroc breed of pigs. This breed is a native of North America and one which has conquered the world due to the quality of its relatively lean meat and an infiltrated fat content which is higher than that of other white pig breeds. This breed has always been associated with the Iberico ham as well as high quality ham of all kinds from white pig breeds.

Gran Reserva Duroc ham has an intense taste due to the quality of the meat used and to the dry-curing process, which lasts approximately 20 months.

 

]]>¿Do you have products which do not have to be kept in the fridge?http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿do-you-have-products-which-do-not-have-to-be-kept-in-the-fridge.aspxWed, 13 Jan 2010 21:51:40 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿do-you-have-products-which-do-not-have-to-be-kept-in-the-fridge.aspxYes, Espuña does have an entire range which can be stored without the need for a refrigerator, and what's more these products are the first of their kind in the world! This is possible thanks to the application of new product technology which we ourselves have developed. We have produced dry-cured products with a low water-activity level which together with our skin-pack packaging and High Pressure Pasteurisation ensure proper conservation and guaranteed food safety.

Just remember that although the product can be kept without using a fridge, we do not recommend allowing food items to be stored in temperatures above 20ºC.

Our range of "fridge-free" products is:
- Fuet d'Olot 170g
- Mild Chorizo Sarta 200g
- Hot Chorizo Sarta 200g
- Serrano Ham Block 1.100g
- Serrano Ham Block 550g
- Serrano Ham Block 360g

Sliced Products:
- Slices of Serrano Ham 50g
- Slices of Serrano Ham 100g
- Thin Slices of Serrano Ham 120g
- Slices of Serrano Ham 160g
- Slices of Serrano Ham 250g
- Slices of Serrano Ham 400g
- Half Slices of Serrano Ham 160g
- Thin Half Slices of Serrano Ham 100g
- Slices of Cular Sausage 100g
- Slices of Chorizo 100g
- Slices of Dry-cured Traditional Sausage 80g
- Slices of Kicón Sausage 2x50g
- Slices of Chorizo Vela 2x50g
- Mixed Slices of Kicón 50g and Chorizo Vela 50g

For further information about these products, see the "Product" section.

]]>¿How should I begin to cut a ham? http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿how-should-i-begin-to-cut-a-ham--.aspxTue, 11 Aug 2009 15:26:22 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿how-should-i-begin-to-cut-a-ham--.aspxI would like to know how to cut a leg of ham.

]]>¿Is it normal for the tapas package lid to rise up when cooking in a microwave oven?http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿is-it-normal-for-the-tapas-package-lid-to-rise-up-when-cooking-in-a-microwave-oven.aspxTue, 11 Aug 2009 15:26:22 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/¿is-it-normal-for-the-tapas-package-lid-to-rise-up-when-cooking-in-a-microwave-oven.aspxYes, it is totally normal. This "rising system" means that the tapas can be heated in their own steam, and prevents them from drying out in the microwave.

]]>Is it a good idea to eat cold cuts straight out of the packet? http://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/is-it-a-good-idea-to-eat-cold-cuts-straight-out-of-the-packet-.aspxTue, 11 Aug 2009 15:26:21 GMThttp://www.espuna.co.uk/en/participate/good-to-know/is-it-a-good-idea-to-eat-cold-cuts-straight-out-of-the-packet-.aspxEating our cold cut sausages straight out the pack is not a problem. However it is a good idea to open the pack 10 minutes before consumption. This way the product acquires optimum texture and a taste, and flavour improves considerably.

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