# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 186/2013 of 5 March 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Salame Felino (PGI)), Division 3.2: Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When released for consumption, ‘Salame Felino’ PGI must be cylindrical, with one end fatter than the other. Its outer surface must be of a whitish/greyish colour and slightly powdery owing to the surface development of a small quantity of indigenous mould.
‘Salame Felino’ PGI must have the following characteristics:
weight: between 200 g and 4,5 kg;
size: irregular cylindrical shape, between 15 cm and 130 cm long;
organoleptic characteristics: when cut, the slices must be firm but not springy; they must be homogeneous and lean, ruby red in colour, free of blemishes, and have a mild and delicate flavour;
chemical and chemico-physical characteristics:
total protein
min. 23 %
collagen/protein ratio
max. 0,10
water/protein ratio
max. 2,00
fat/protein ratio
max. 1,50
pH
> 5,3
total lactobacilli
> 100 000

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/186/annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/3/division/3.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-186/annex-II/division-SINGLE/division-3/division-3.2
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