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Why is Parma ham so expensive?

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Prosciutto di Parma. If you are eating prosciutto in Australia, there are only 15 authorised importers you can get the legit ham from and just 10 places in northern Italy produce the pigs used Prosciutto di Parma. The pigs are fed a special diet of maize, barley and the whey of Parmigiano Reggiano. read more

PARMA HAM without its fat is like a truffle with no smell. A waste of time and money. Just as a truffle's scent is its essence, so the creamy fat on a slice of Parma ham is the secret of its unctuous flavour. read more

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