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Q: What does de bellota mean on a Jamón?

Bellota is the Spanish word for acorn. The designation de bellota means that in the final stage of fattening (montanera) the pigs were fed exclusively on acorns on free pasture, which gives the ham its typical nutty flavour.

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Cinco Jotas (5J), Jamon Bellota s kostí, 8,5kg

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19 999 Kč

19 999 Kč / 1 pcs

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Cinco Jotas (5J), Jamon Bellota, šunka bez kostí

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699 Kč

699 Kč / 0.1 kg

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Cinco Jotas (5J), Jamón Paleta iberica Bellota s kostí, 4 - 4,5kg

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6 599 Kč

6 599 Kč / 1 pcs

21929

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Cinco Jotas (5J), Paleta Bellota plátky, 70g

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559 Kč

559 Kč / 1 pcs

21924

Cinco Jotas, Jamon Bellota plátky, 70g

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750 Kč

750 Kč / 1 pcs

21925

Jamón Alpujarra Duroc, šunka bez kosti, Jamones de Juviles

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129 Kč

129 Kč / 0.1 kg

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Jamon iberico Bellota, šunka bez kosti, Montellano

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399 Kč

399 Kč / 0.1 kg

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Jamon Iberico de Bellota, 36 měsíců, šunka s kostí, Jamones Blázquez, 8 - 9kg

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13 999 Kč

13 999 Kč / 1 pcs

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Jamon Iberico de Bellota, 36 měsíců, šunka s kostí, Montesano, 8 - 9kg

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14 950 Kč

14 950 Kč / 1 pcs

22216

Jamon Iberico de Cebo bez kosti

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199 Kč

199 Kč / 0.1 kg

00020078

Jamon ibérico de cebo plátky, Jamones Blázquez, 100g

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359 Kč

359 Kč / 1 pcs

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Jamón Ibérico de Cebo, šunka s kostí, Jamones Blázquez, 7 - 8kg

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5 999 Kč

5 999 Kč / 1 pcs

21792

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Jamón is a category of over 45 Spanish dry-cured hams from the brands Cinco Jotas (5J), Jamones Blázquez, Montesano, Montellano and Juvilles. The key distinguishing feature is the coloured label on the trotter under the Spanish quality standard (Real Decreto 4/2014) - black and red denote ibérico de bellota (hams from pigs fattened on acorns), green and white ibérico de cebo (feed based on cereals and pulses), while jamón serrano comes from a different breed and has no colour standard. The range extends from packaged slices of 70-100 g to whole bone-in hams weighing 7-9 kg.

How to find your way around this category

The category is divided into three subcategories according to the type of ham. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is the most premium variant, from pigs fattened on acorns on free pasture. Jamón Ibérico de Cebo is a more affordable alternative from farm-reared pigs. Jamón Serrano comes from a different breed outside the Iberian standard and is the most affordable variant for everyday use.

For a festive occasion or a gift, a whole bone-in ham of the bellota category is suitable; for everyday dining, packaged serrano or cebo slices are enough.

Jamón - how to choose the right type

Type	Label	Rearing and fattening	Recommended use
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota	Black (100 % ibérico) or red (50-75 % ibérico)	Free pasture in the dehesa, final fattening on acorns during the montanera period	Premium tasting, a gift, festive occasions
Jamón Ibérico de Cebo	White, green for the de campo variant	Farm rearing, feed based on cereals and pulses	Regular consumption at a more favourable price
Jamón Serrano	No colour standard for ibérico - a different breed (typically the white pig)	Rearing outside the Iberian standard, fattening on standard feed	Everyday use, tapas, sandwiches

Both the weight and the ageing time differ from one piece to another, because this is a natural product. You will always find the specific weight and length of ageing in the description of the given product.

Storage and serving

A whole bone-in ham is stored hanging on a stand in a dry and cool place, out of direct sunlight, ideally at a room temperature of around 15-20 °C. After each slicing, the cut surface is covered with a slice of fat or a clean cotton cloth so that the meat does not dry out. Packaged slices belong in the fridge once opened and should be consumed within the period stated by the producer on the packaging.

For correct slicing, a long narrow Jamón knife and a stable stand (jamonero) are suitable - you will find both in the Accessories category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between jamón ibérico and jamón serrano?

Jamón ibérico is made from the Iberian pig or its crossbreeds and is subject to the colour label standard (black, red, green, white). Jamón serrano comes from a different, usually white breed and does not follow this standard - it is a more affordable variant with a different flavour.

What does a black label on a Jamón mean?

The black label (pata negra) denotes 100% ibérico de bellota - ham from pigs whose parents were both purebred Iberian pigs fattened exclusively on acorns during the montanera season.

How long does an opened Jamón keep?

Once it has been cut into, a whole ham will keep for several weeks if the cut surface is properly covered and it is stored in a dry, cool place. Packaged slices have a shelf life stated on the packaging and belong in the fridge once opened.

How do you slice Jamón correctly at home?

The ham is fixed into a stand (jamonero) with the trotter facing up or down depending on the type of slicing and is cut with a long narrow knife into thin slices along the grain. You will find stands and knives in the Accessories category.

What does "de bellota" mean on a Jamón?

Bellota is the Spanish word for acorn. The designation "de bellota" means that in the final stage of fattening (montanera) the pigs were fed exclusively on acorns on free pasture, which gives the ham its typical nutty flavour.

Subcategories and related products

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

Premium hams from pigs fattened on acorns

Jamón Ibérico de Cebo

A more affordable variant of Iberian ham

Jamón Serrano

A classic ham for everyday use

Sausages and Salami

Fuet, chorizo, lomo and coppa

Accessories

Knives, stands and cloths for Jamón

Wines

Recommended pairings with Jamón

Good to know

What matters in practice

The colour of the label and the proportion of Iberian blood, which determine the balance of price and flavour.
Also: both prices and flavour intensity rise with the proportion of bellota fattening.

What we base this on

On the Spanish quality standard for Iberian Jamón (Real Decreto 4/2014) and on information from the producers Cinco Jotas, Jamones Blázquez and Montesano.
Also: we verify the specific parameters with current deliveries.

Where the limits are

The exact weight and ageing time differ from one piece of ham to another, as this is a natural product.
Also: you will always find the current parameters and availability in the detail of the specific product.

What this category does not cover

Sausages, salami or slicing accessories.
Also: you will find those in the Sausages and Salami and Accessories categories.

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How to find your way around this category

Jamón - how to choose the right type

Storage and serving

Frequently asked questions

Subcategories and related products

Good to know

What matters in practice

What we base this on

Where the limits are

What this category does not cover

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