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Ham

Ham is a meat product made from whole cuts of pork, most often the leg or shoulder, and differs from salami in that the meat is not ground.

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🍴 meat📅 year-round🌍 Ham is produced in many countries, and Czech ham is very popular in the Czech Republic.

Nutrition per 100 g

Calories	145 kcal
Protein	20.5 g
Fat	6.8 g
Carbohydrates	0.5 g
Fiber	0 g

Vitamins

B1, B2, B3, B6, B12

Minerals

iron, zinc, phosphorus

GI index

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🍳 Culinary uses

Ham is often used on bread, in salads, toasted sandwiches, and omelets.

🔍 How to choose

When choosing ham, meat content is a useful quality indicator; look for a product containing at least 75% meat.

📦 Storage

Store in the refrigerator and consume within a few days of opening.

🔄 Substitutes

Ham can be replaced with other cured meats or plant-based alternatives.

💚 Health benefits

Ham provides protein and some B vitamins, but should be eaten in moderation because of its salt content.

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Ham is a meat product made from whole or large cuts of pork, most often the leg, shoulder, or neck. It differs from salami in that the meat is processed whole rather than ground.

Types

By processing method

• Cooked ham – meat cured in brine and cooked. It has a pink color and mild flavor.
• Smoked ham – cured and then smoked in a smokehouse. It has a more pronounced smoky aroma.
• Dry-cured ham – air-cured for several months. This group includes Parma ham, prosciutto, and jamón.

By origin

• Czech ham – cooked or smoked, often made from shoulder
• Parma ham – Italian, dry-cured, made from the leg
• Black Forest ham – German, smoked over conifer wood
• Jamón serrano / ibérico – Spanish, dry-cured

Ham in Czech cuisine

Cooked ham on bread is a common everyday food in the Czech Republic. Ham is added to Czech ham-and-pasta bakes, toasted sandwiches, omelets, and salads. At Easter, ham is traditionally baked in dough (nádivka).

Quality

As a general quality guide, look for ham containing at least 75 % meat. Less expensive products may contain more salt as well as added water, starch, and stabilizers. On Czech labels, designations such as výběrová or nejvyšší jakost indicate quality grades.