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Gastronomy

Ham is the pig’s hind leg, treated and cured to achieve its characteristic aromas and flavours.
There are many kinds of ham, but the best one is the ham from Iberian pigs fed with acorn. The leg of this animal is cured for eighteen months in a very specific temperature and humidity levels.

Now, with more extensive international sales, the ham is more widely available than ever. However, Iberian ham’s quality and unmistakable flavour have made this product outside of Spain, one product very popular. So, it recommends to try it in his native land: Spain.
In addition, Iberian ham is ideal for snack and for health because helps to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (it was shown by scientific studies).

In the most zones of Spain serve the ham thin slices on a plate called “tapa” and with a good glass of wine.
This one is one of the most typical Spanish appetizers and it is perfect to whet the appetite.

Link: Bahia magazine, nº51, April 2008

I've learnt these words:

- unmistakable = inconfusible

- flavour = sabor

- acorn = gla