Division 3.3 Raw materials (for processed products only)

The fresh legs used to produce ‘Prosciutto Toscano’ come from pigs born, reared and slaughtered within the area defined under point 4 of this document. The pigs must weigh at least 160 kg, plus or minus 10 %, and be at least nine months old. ‘Prosciutto Toscano’ is produced from the fresh legs of heavy pure-bred pigs or those derived from the basic traditional breeds Large White or Landrace. A fresh trimmed leg must not weigh less than 11,8 kg.