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Organoleptic characteristics |
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consistence
aspect when cut
colour
scent
taste
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firm, elastic
compact and without splits
regularly red, slightly darker on the edge
delicate, lightly spiced
sweet, savoury, never sour
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Chemical characteristics |
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moisture
fats
ashes
sodium chloride
proteins
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60% (average)
4% (average)
4% (min)
5% (max)
30%(min)
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Commercial characteristics |
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shape
weight
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regularly cylindrical, or brick-shaped if pressed
bresaola topside cut: approx. kg. 3
bresaola eyeround cut: approx. kg. 1
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