March 14, 2016 - New York, NY

MAY IS INTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN DIET MONTH ACORN-FED 100% IBÉRICO HAM IS A STAPLE

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, celebrating the wide-ranging health benefits associated with the delicious foods of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. In Spain, the treasured staple of the daily diet is Ibérico ham, one of the country’s national treasures. Cinco Jotas, the world-famous acorn-fed 100% Ibérico ham, has been a staple of the Spanish diet for generations.

For the health conscious, acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham is the smart choice, and provides benefits of the Mediterranean diet, as this jamon is rich in omega-9 oleic fatty acid, typical of healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil. Indeed, the acorn-fed 100% ibérico pigs are often referred to as “olive trees with four legs.”

Cinco Jotas is considered the finest 100% Jamon Ibérico de Bellota (Bellota is Spanish for acorn) in the world. Its free-range, heritage pigs freely graze on meadows nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in a southern Spain. Their diet of acorns, grass, roots and wild herbs produces a ham that melts in the mouth, with a delicate sweetness and hints of acorns and herbs.

The Mayo Clinic reports that “research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease. In fact, an analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as well as a reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.”

It continues, “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends the Mediterranean diet as an eating plan that can help promote health and prevent disease. And the Mediterranean diet is one the whole family can follow for good health. The diet also recognizes the importance of being physically active and enjoying meals with family and friends.”

Highly respected and valued by the most prestigious chefs and connoisseurs around the world, Cinco Jotas’ free-range, heritage pigs freely graze on meadows nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Andalucía region of a southern Spain. Their diet of acorns, grass, roots and wild herbs produces a ham that melts in the mouth, with a delicate sweetness and hints of acorns, toasted hazelnuts, wild flowers and herbs.

Cinco Jotas is available at top restaurants and fine gourmet shops across the country, and can be purchased online at tienda.com and hamlovers.com.

Cinco Jotas Videos:

The legend of Cinco Jotas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3B6AYyGq20

The Art of a Treasure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghIKzJ7nv08

About Cinco Jotas

Founded in 1879, Cinco Jotas is a premium gourmet brand of acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham of the highest quality. Raised free range in the woodlands of Jabugo (Southwest Spain), Cinco Jotas Iberian-native pigs feed on acorns, roots and herbs. The ancestral traditions of four generations of experts have helped create a product that respects the local culture and the artisanal process. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the Jabugo natural parks offer abundant rains, mild climate and Atlantic breezes to make the perfect location to obtain what many call the best ham in the world. This gourmet product has been distinguished with the highest Iberian Quality Standard grade achievable, visible by the prestigious 5-star black label. Sold in over 35 countries, Cinco Jotas is the leader in terms of global sales in the 100% ibérico luxury ham market in Spain. This is why Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham has long been considered to be one of Spain’s National Treasures. https://www.cincojotas.com

 

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