Prosciutto Cotto Ham

Prosciutto Cotto is a type of Italian cooked ham. It is typically made from pork leg, which is cured, seasoned, and then cooked, often in a water bath or oven. The result is a tender, pink ham with a mild, savoury flavour.

Manufacturers use Prosciutto Cotto as a flavourful ingredient in a variety of dishes. Its mild taste and tender texture make it suitable for pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and as a component in ready meals. It adds a savoury, meaty element without overpowering other flavours.

Prosciutto Cotto is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. As a processed meat product, its consumption is associated with dietary recommendations regarding salt and saturated fat intake. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). However, this classification relates to the risk associated with consuming processed meat and does not imply that moderate consumption will cause cancer.