Description
A type of cured ham from the southwest of France.
Technical
Jambon de Bayonne is a cured ham that undergoes a process of salting, washing, and air-drying, resulting in its characteristic delicate flavor and firm texture.
Science
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
SavoryUmamiNuttySlightly sweetEarthy
Compounds: 3-methylbutanal, hexanal, dimethyl sulfide, methional, 2-methylpropanal
Wine Analogy
Aged Rioja with leather and tobacco notes
Coffee Analogy
Sumatra Mandheling with earthy depth
Perfume Analogy
Cuir de Russie with animalic leather notes