Evaluation de l’impact de la filiere de production porcine sur les caractéristiques des jambons de l’IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) Jambon d’Ardenne

The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of pork production sector on technological behavior of raw material, properties of the ham final product and consumer preferences. An experimental manufacturing assay of Ardenne Ham has been conducted for this purpose. Results show few incidence of pork production conditions on technological properties and chemical or sensory characteristics of hams. The preference tests, carried out with a sensory panel using several criteria, showed that consumers were able to distinguish two groups of hams, according to their fat content. They have a preference for lower-fat ham from one of the studied sectors. Method of multicriteria decision shows no overall preference for one of the submitted ham.