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Subelement P1

HAM VARIETIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Section P1A

Cured ham varieties

Which of the following cured ham varieties is known for being salt-cured, air-dried, and originating from Italy?

  • Black Forest ham
  • Country ham
  • Correct Answer
    Prosciutto
  • Serrano ham
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What country is the origin of Jamón Ibérico?

  • Correct Answer
    Spain
  • Italy
  • France
  • Germany
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Which of the following hams is known for its distinctive black exterior and sweet flavor profile?

  • Virginia ham
  • Correct Answer
    Black Forest ham
  • Bayonne ham
  • York ham
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What is unique about the production of Jinhua ham?

  • It's smoked over apple wood exclusively
  • It's cured underwater
  • It's made from wild boar meat only
  • Correct Answer
    It's dry-cured for 8-10 months and shaped like a traditional Chinese lute
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Which characteristic distinguishes Bayonne ham?

  • It contains garlic and herbs in the cure
  • It's always sold boneless
  • Correct Answer
    It's rubbed with local Espelette pepper
  • It's cold-smoked for a minimum of 3 months
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Smithfield ham?

  • Correct Answer
    It must be produced within the city limits of Smithfield, Virginia
  • It must be aged for a minimum of 3 years
  • It must come from corn-fed pigs exclusively
  • It must weigh at least 25 pounds when cured
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What feature distinguishes a country ham from a city ham?

  • Country ham must come from free-range pigs
  • Correct Answer
    Country ham is dry-cured rather than wet-cured
  • Country ham must be aged for a minimum of 2 years
  • Country ham is always smoked with hickory
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Which of the following statements about Speck Alto Adige PGI is correct?

  • It's a type of uncured fresh ham
  • It's cured using only sea salt
  • It's always served cooked
  • Correct Answer
    It's dry-cured, lightly smoked, and seasoned with juniper
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