Certified Quality
Lardo di Colonnata is made from cuts of pork meat taken from the layer of fat (from which the suet has been removed) covering the back of the pig from the occipital area to the rump, reaching down as far as the belly at the sides. We use only natural ingredients, selected spices and herbs from the unspoilt nature of the Carrara side of the Apuan Alps and the ageing process lasts for at least 6 months, following a recipe dating back more than four generations.The quality of Mafalda’s Lardo di Colonnata PGI is guaranteed by first class raw materials and all the care you would expect from good craftsmanship combined with the safety standards of the most modern companies.The strictest controls and supply chain traceability offer consumers complete reassurance. The chemical and bacteriological analyses have shown that the ancientmethod is extremely effective and no chemical treatments or preservatives are needed for its conservation. Also, contrary to what you might think, the cholesterol content is almost non-existent.
I.G.P. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
This certification protects a product originating from a territory the quality, reputation, recipe and features whereof can be traced back to the geographical origin as long as at least one of the production, transformation and processing steps are carried out in the restricted area. Those producing in conformity to the D.O.P. and I.G.P. standards must strictly abide by the regulatory provisions and compliance with said regulations is controlled by an external organization to guarantee the end-consumer. Having always based its production on top quality standards, Antica Larderia Mafalda immediately implemented these protective certifications, so as to ensure the consumer with maximum guarantee and safety.
SELECTED ITALIAN RAW MATERIALSITALIAN PIGS CERTIFIED DOP FROM EMILIA ROMAGNA.POLESANO WHITE GARLIC DOP (ROVIGO).
SPICES AND AROMATIC HERBS SELECTED IN THE UNCONTAMINATED NATURE OF THE CARRARESE SIDE OF THE APUAN ALPS.
SELECTED ITALIAN RAW MATERIALSITALIAN PIGS CERTIFIED DOP FROM EMILIA ROMAGNA.POLESANO WHITE GARLIC DOP (ROVIGO).
SPICES AND AROMATIC HERBS SELECTED IN THE UNCONTAMINATED NATURE OF THE CARRARESE SIDE OF THE APUAN ALPS.
Chemical & Physical / Nutritional properties
aW 0,75 – pH 5,50
Nutrition Facts (average values)
Energy value 3.167 KJ/100g – 770 Kcal/100g
Fatty Acids 84,80 g/100g
of which Saturated Fatty Acids 35,13 g/100g
Carbohydrates 0,60 g/100g of which
Sugars 0,02 g/100g
Proteins1,11 g/100g Salt 1,78 g/100g
ALLERGENS The product does not contain allergenic substances, additives, preserving or colouring agents, gluten, lactose, ionizing agents and nanomaterials. GMOs and PESTICIDES The product does not contain genetically modified organisms.It does not contain chemicals nor it derives from them. STORAGE INFORMATIONKeep in a cool place, away from sunlight. Once opened, store in the refrigerator at a temperature between 0°C and +4°C.