Despite the fact that Christmas has already passed and with it the time of greatest demand for hams, Mercadona continues to bet on this classic Spanish product to the point of being a success on its shelves these days. A great reserve serrano ham that costs less than 75 euros for a piece of around 7 kilograms.
New Year and novelties that are appearing in the catalog of the Valencian chain par excellence. After closing another year as the leader of supermarkets in Spain, Mercadona continues to expand its offer in order to provide its customers with the best products at the cheapest possible price.
Proof of this is the Serrano ham that these days has crept into the ‘novelties’ catalogue. A leg weighing around 7 kilos “gran reserva” and cured for a minimum of 17 months. Certified without additives, this ham has been inspected by the OCA Global group as authentic serrano pork.
Proof of this is that its ingredients are the same pork ham as well as the salt that allows its better conservation. With a nutritional contribution of 299.5 kilocalories per 100 grams, it only has 18.7 grams of fat per 100 as well as 6.8 are saturated. In addition, it is certified as a gluten-free product.
Who is behind Mercadona ham
A Serrano ham that this time does not come under any traditional white Mercadona brand. It is who is in charge of marketing this product from its headquarters in Tarancón (Cuenca).
A regular supplier to the chain run by Juan Roig, this Spanish company specializes in pig farming for which it produces different products. Proof of this is its headquarters in Guijuelo, where Iberian sausages are produced in the faithful style of the tradition of this town.
Price of Mercadona ham and how to buy it
A Serrano ham that is already being placed among the most sought after these days in Mercadona and that is sold at 72 euros per piece (around 10 euros per kilo). Available both in the chain’s online store and in its physical surfaces, it is recommended to check in advance the availability of going to scattered throughout Spain.