What is TSG?

The name “Jamón Serrano” is recognized as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed product (TSG) by the European Union since 2000. The TSG designation protects the exclusive production method for and quality of this product – hams cured by European companies which are not duly certified may not use the name “Jamon Serrano” (Serrano Ham) to mark their hams.

TSG certification guarantees you:

- European origin
- Production methods
- Artisanal products
- Authentic and genuine European taste

What does the Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español offer you?
Consorcio Serrano ham
- Consorcio Serrano certification
- Exclusive control in the production
- Quality control for each piece
- 20 years of experience in producing high-quality Serrano Ham.

For more information, visit: Consorcio Serrano Ham Technical Guide (PDF, 1MB)

The Difference Between Consorcio Serrano Ham and Iberico Ham

In Spain there are two very distinct types of cured ham which is based on the breed of the pig:

- from the Iberian pig (Iberico) 10% of overall ham production
- el jamón cured from the White pig (Serrano) 90% of overall ham production

Fore more information, read or download this article: Differences Between the Cured Europeans Hams (PDF, 550KB)

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