This PDO product, protected by the Prosciutto di San Daniele Consortium, which sets out strict regulations for its production, is made using fresh legs that weigh over 12 kg, taken from pigs born, reared and slaughtered in Italy and fed on closely monitored diets. After processing, the hams, with their characteristic and distinctive hoof, must age for at least 13 months within the municipality of San Daniele del Friuli. The boned Principe San Daniele is gluten-free, as only rice flours are used when greasing the ham. The half San Daniele is perfect for domestic consumption, partly because it is so easy to slice.