Organoleptic characteristics
  consistence
aspect when cut    
colour
scent
taste
firm, elastic
compact and without splits
regularly red, slightly darker on the edge
delicate, lightly spiced
sweet, savoury, never sour

Chemical characteristics
  moisture
fats
ashes
sodium chloride
proteins
60% (average)
4% (average)
4% (min)
5% (max)
30%(min)

Commercial characteristics
  shape
weight
regularly cylindrical, or brick-shaped if pressed
bresaola topside cut: approx. kg. 3
bresaola eyeround cut: approx. kg. 1