Celery is essential in the ham's treatment as it is rich in natural nitrates, which later convert to nitrites during fermentation. These improve the meat's color, texture, and flavor, but without ...

Back for the sixth year, Costco's 14-pound NOEL Jamón Serrano Bone-In Ham Kit is creating a buzz. At just $100, the Spanish ...

Cancer specialists and politicians are among those backing the campaign to take out nitrites. They say nitrite-free alternatives ... They said producers of Parma ham had not used nitrites for ...

The preservative sodium nitrite is present in almost all types of ham, as it increases shelf life, adds flavour and enhances colour – ham would have a grey-ish hue without it. However Thomas ...