Mangalica smoked delicatessen bacon

Mangalica smoked delicatessen bacon

Mangalica smoked delicatessen bacon 1kg 18,98 €
Mangalica smoked delicatessen bacon sliced vacuum-packed 1kg 19,39 €

Mangalica fat is obtained from the bacon of the Hungarian Mangalica pig, an old pig breed with a thick, woolly coat.
Characteristics:
- High proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid, similar to olive oil).
- Soft consistency, therefore more spreadable than conventional pork lard.
- Pleasantly nutty-mild flavor, less 'heavy' than regular pork fat.
- Higher melting point, making it suitable for frying.
- Traditionally valued in Hungarian and Austrian cuisine.
From a health perspective it is often described as more digestible than industrial lard or hydrogenated fats, but of course it remains an animal fat with a high energy content.