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The Ib\u00e9rico pig<\/strong>, the origin of our Ib\u00e9rico Ham and selected Ib\u00e9rico meats, descends from Mediterranean pig populations that have inhabited the Iberian Peninsula for more than 3,000 years<\/strong>.Its genetic isolation and traditional free-range rearing gave rise to a unique breed, perfectly adapted to the Dehesa<\/strong> (Spanish oak pasture) and renowned for its extraordinary ability to naturally infiltrate fat into the muscle. 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Its physiology promotes an even distribution of fat,<\/strong> naturally integrated into the muscle, a defining characteristic of its exceptional quality. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”centrar-columnas” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The fat of the Ib\u00e9rico pig contains at least 54% oleic acid,<\/strong> a naturally occurring monounsaturated fatty acid with recognised nutritional value. 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At Marcial, this breed heritage is the starting point for everything we do. <\/p>\nIB\u00c9RICO PIG : A UNIQUE BREED<\/h3>\n
A breed shaped by time, the land, free-range farming and more than one hundred years of careful selection by Marcial <\/p>\nMARCIAL PIGS : HEALTHY PRODUCTS<\/h3>\n
MARCIAL AIR : OPEN AIR<\/h3>\n