Speck: a traditional culinary specialty from the Italian Alps. A microbiological, molecular and chemical evaluation

Autor: Stefano Colorio, Francesca Precazzini, Martina Stella, Michela Rabini, Gloria Paolazzi, Evelin Elke Oberkalmsteiner, Mara Borghi, Astrid Bettini, Alexander Tavella
Jazyk: English<br />Italian
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Italian Journal of Food Safety (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2239-7132
DOI: 10.4081/ijfs.2024.12630
Popis: South Tyrol is the northernmost Italian province; its history, geography, and closeness to other European countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, have influenced both culture and food production. Among the South Tyrolean culinary specialties, a type of dry-cured ham called Südtiroler Speck/Speck Alto Adige (Speck) plays a relevant role and has gained increasing significance both on a national and international level over the last 2 decades. Despite it being a common culinary product in Italian and international markets, there is not much published data regarding the microbiological and chemical features of Speck. This study describes the analytical results obtained during a period of 7 years, during which the main pathogens and contaminants were considered.
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