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Parma ham

British  

noun

  1. cured ham from Italy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Mexico also agreed to recognise hundreds of food and drink products from specific regions of the EU, such as Parma ham and Roquefort cheese.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

Compassion in World Farming said most Parma ham on UK shelves is farmed using crates that confine pregnant sows.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2022

Italy’s government has threatened to scupper the deal over what it sees as threats to the protected status of specialty Italian food products like Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma ham.

From Slate Dec. 13, 2019

Even without nitrate or nitrite, the Parma ham stays a deep rosy-pink colour.

From The Guardian Mar. 1, 2018

Longstanding sticking points in the negotiations persist, including over European rules protecting regional food names such as feta, Parma ham or champagne, and U.S. rules protecting domestic companies bidding for government contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2016

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