WHAT IS THE WHITISH LAYER WE SEE ON FUET?
The whitish layer is called velo blanco and is a type of edible mould that protects the meat from bacteria and other harmful micro-organisms; it also adds flavour and aroma.
The fuet casing itself can be natural (tripe casing) or artificial (e.g. collagen). If it is natural casing, it will be edible, but if it is artificial casing, it will depend on the material it is made of.
In any case, when inedible, this will be indicated on the label.
WHO CAN EAT THIS SAUSAGE?
Fuet is a gluten-free product, but it may contain lactose, so lactose intolerant people should take a look at the label.
Another group that should avoid eating fuet is pregnant women, as it is not heat-treated (it does not undergo cooking processes or pasteurisation).
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF FUET
Fuet is a source of multiple nutrients, as long as it is consumed according to the established recommendations and as part of a varied and balanced diet.
SOURCE OF PHOSPHORUS
Contributes to maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
SOURCE OF ZINC AND RICH IN SELENIUM
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
SOURCE OF VITAMINS B3 AND B6
Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and the maintenance of psychological health.
RICH IN VITAMINS B1 AND B12
Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
SOURCE OF PROTEIN
Helps maintain and build muscle mass and bone maintenance.
SUPPLY OF UNSATURATED FATS
Involved in the synthesis of hormones and the transport of certain vitamins.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF IBERIAN PRODUCTS?
100% IBERIAN HAM
The pig’s genetic line is 100% pure Iberian.
IBERIAN PRODUCT
The pig’s genetic line is 50% pure Iberian.
KNOW THE DIFFERENT BREEDS
WHITE
Cooked ham.
DUROC
White and Iberian cross-breed.
IBERIAN
Distinguished by its ability to infiltrate fat into the muscle, providing an incomparable flavour, texture and aroma. Exclusive to the Iberian Peninsula.
WHAT IS THE PIG’S DIET LIKE?
BELLOTA
Exclusively fed acorns and outdoors.
RECEBO
Fed acorns and feed outdoors.
CEBO
Fed animal feed.
