IGP CHOSCO DE TINEO

Chosco de Tineo is a high-quality meat product, a traditional Asturian cured and smoked sausage stuffed into pork cecum, made from selected whole cuts of pork (pork loin head and tongue) seasoned with salt, paprika, and garlic. Hand-stuffed in natural pork cecum using traditional artisanal methods, which explains its rounded and slightly irregular shape. When sliced, it produces a perfect cut where the different pieces of meat can be clearly distinguished. Its characteristic color is red, with tonal variations depending on the meat and the concentration of paprika. Juicy in texture, it offers the distinctive flavor and aroma typical of seasoned and smoked cured sausages. To comply with its PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), Chosco de Tineo must meet essential physical and organoleptic characteristics. The pieces weigh between 500 g and 2 kg. Regarding its nutritional values and characteristics, three important aspects should be highlighted: • It doesn’t promote weight gain: It has a moderate caloric value, making it suitable for weight-loss and weight-control diets. In fact, 100 g of Chosco de Tineo contain approximately 234 kilocalories, fewer than Iberian ham or Iberian loin. • It nourishes: It is an excellent source of protein, providing 24.4 grams of high biological value protein per 100 g of product. Therefore, it is suitable for athletes, older adults, and children’s diets. • Allergen-free: It contains no additives such as starches or lactose, and no free or intrinsic sugars. It is suitable for people with lactose intolerance, milk protein allergies, as well as for diabetics and individuals with celiac disease.