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Italian ham made from ham rubbed with salt. The most famous variety of prosciutto, Parma ham, contains no additional ingredients other than sea salt. Other regions of Italy use various spices. The ham is of the highest quality. Pigs are specially raised for it by feeding them fruit and corn. Around Parma, they are fed whey left over from the production of Parmesan cheese. The hind hams of the pigs are first dry salted and then cured for at least ten months. The meat is then hard, dry and flavorful. Prosciutto does not need to be heat treated as it will become dry and tough....