Carne Salada del Trentino PGI

Carne Salada: Trentino’s beef specialty.

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI is a beef specialty deeply rooted in Trentino, protected by a Geographical Indication and shaped by the local culture of preservation.

Logo ufficiale Carne Salada del Trentino IGPLogo europeo Indicazione Geografica Protetta
Carne Salada del Trentino PGI

Nutritional profile

High protein. Very low fat.

A lean beef specialty with a distinctive nutritional profile per 100 g.

23.6 gProtein
0.7 gFat
101kcal

High protein · Low fat · Sugars free

Average values per 100 g: energy 427 kJ / 101 kcal; fat 0.7 g, of which saturates 0.4 g; carbohydrate <0.1 g, of which sugars <0.1 g; protein 23.59 g; salt 2.79 g.

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What is Carne Salada?

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI is made from adult cattle aged 18 to 48 months and whole anatomical cuts such as topside, silverside and eye of round. Salt, aromatics and controlled maturation transform fresh beef into a precise, recognizable protected specialty.

Why it is called Carne Salada

Its name refers to salt, but applying salt and the preservation process that follows are not the same thing. With no added water, osmotic exchange accompanies the transformation of the meat and helps define the product.

The method

From cut to table

An essential process designed to enhance beef without masking its identity.

01

Selection and trimming

The process starts with selected beef cuts, carefully trimmed.

02

Dry salting

Salt and aromatics are applied dry, without added water or injection.

03

Massage and maturation

Massage helps distribute seasoning evenly, followed by controlled maturation for at least 15 days.

04

Packing

The product is protected and identified while preserving quality and traceability.

05

In the kitchen

Raw, hand-cut or quickly cooked: at the table Carne Salada reveals its versatility.

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Centuries of beef culture

A history older than its written recipes

Carne Salada has belonged to Trentino food culture for centuries. Sources from the 15th–16th centuries already document its culinary use. During the Prince-Bishopric of Trento, cattle transit and duties contributed to the availability of beef that had to be preserved; in the early 20th century cookbooks began to codify a much older tradition.

Protection and transparency

Can you recognize authentic Carne Salada del Trentino PGI?

The full name, official product logo and European PGI symbol are key elements identifying the protected specialty.

Historical sources

From Renaissance Trentino to European protection

15th–16th c.

Coch di Carne salada

An early testimony to the culinary use of Carne Salada; it documents consumption rather than the production method.

1528

The Clesian Statutes

Under Prince-Bishop Bernardo Clesio, the statutes document the context of trade, cattle transit and duties in Trentino, where preserving available beef was a practical necessity.

1673

Michel’Angelo Mariani

In “Trento con il Sacro Concilio et altri notabili”, Mariani describes fine meat available in Trento throughout the year and cattle arriving from Styria and Pusteria.

1904–1908

Giulia Turco Lazzari

Her cookbooks describe how to prepare Carne Salada, formally recording a product already rooted in local food culture.

2025

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI

The centuries-old tradition enters the European protected-designation system, with a production specification, defined area and official controls.

Protection and transparency

How to recognize the authentic product

Check the label: Carne Salada del Trentino PGI carries specific elements identifying the protected designation.

1

The name

The full protected name must be clearly shown as Carne Salada del Trentino PGI.

2Logo europeo IGP

European PGI logo

The European symbol identifies products recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication.

3Logo Carne Salada del Trentino IGP

Product logo

The Carne Salada del Trentino PGI logo is the distinctive mark associated with the protected product.

4

Official controls

Production follows the official specification and is subject to authorized controls.

Protected origin

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI

The Protected Geographical Indication safeguards the link with Trentino and defines the conditions under which the product is made.

At the table

How to enjoy Carne Salada

It can be served raw in thin slices or cooked quickly. Traditional Trentino cuisine also pairs it with beans, while contemporary food service uses it in starters and light dishes.

Our specialization

A product that expresses our beef culture.

كازا لارغر specializes in Italian beef charcuterie. Carne Salada del Trentino PGI naturally connects this expertise with our Trentino roots.

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FAQ

Questions about Carne Salada

What is Carne Salada?

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI is a Trentino specialty made exclusively from beef and preserved through dry salting and controlled maturation under the protected specification.

Is Carne Salada made from beef?

Yes. Carne Salada del Trentino PGI is a beef product made from specified whole anatomical cuts.

Where does Carne Salada come from?

It is rooted in centuries of Trentino food culture, with early evidence of culinary use and later written codification in cookbooks.

How is Carne Salada del Trentino PGI made?

Selected cuts are trimmed, dry salted and seasoned, massaged, matured for at least 15 days and packed. No water is added and the meat is not injected.

How can I recognize authentic Carne Salada del Trentino PGI?

Look for the full protected name, the specific product logo, the European PGI symbol and the official control information on the label.

How is Carne Salada eaten?

It can be served raw in thin slices or quickly cooked, in traditional Trentino dishes or contemporary food-service applications.

What is its nutritional profile?

Per 100 g, كازا لارغر Carne Salada provides 23.59 g protein, 0.7 g fat and 101 kcal, with less than 0.1 g sugars.

Does كازا لارغر produce Carne Salada del Trentino PGI?

Yes. Salumificio di كازا لارغر is a certified producer in Trentino and makes the product within its specialization in Italian beef charcuterie.