The ham bone is considered in some cuisines , such as Spanish as a culinary ingredient. It is considered as bone hind legs of pork and consist of the innominate bones (also known as " bone bridge" ) , femur, tibia and fibula, tarsus, metatarsus and falangianos bone and muscle mass that surrounds them, vessels , others. Each leg nerves and usually between 5% and 10% of its weight in bone. Often it used in the preparation of the most diverse cooked , because of the distinctive flavor that gives the wines their marrow . Usually its consumed soon because it has the ability to get stale .
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Umami | A savory and meaty taste often found in aged and fermented foods. |
Texture | Firmness | The ham bone is usually firm and dense, with some meat still attached. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | The ham bone contains protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. |
Color | Maillard Reaction | The surface of the ham bone may have a browned, caramelized color due to the Maillard reaction during cooking. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | The ham bone may have a rich, meaty aroma when cooked. |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | The ham bone may retain heat well and take longer to cool down after cooking. |
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