Speck Alto Adige PGI as a snack

New combinations with fruits, wholemeal bread and dairy products

A small snack in the morning and/or afternoon is an opportunity to replenish your energy reserves and absorb important nutrients. Many people like to take a coffee break with a brioche in the morning. How about a salty alternative instead? Along with wholemeal bread, fruit or dairy products such as cheese, Speck Alto Adige can be a tasty snack.

Please take the following into account: A snack between meals may account for between 5 and 10% of your daily calorie requirements, which corresponds to about 150 kcal. Compared to the sweet variety, salty snacks contain fewer calories and more proteins, fibre, potassium, iron and zinc.

Speck Alto Adige PGI as a snack

The following information can be helpful for smoked ham-fruit combos: Bananas contain a lot of potassium, which balances the effects of sodium in Speck Alto Adige. Enjoying Speck smoked ham in combination with citrus fruits facilitates iron absorption and the folates contained in avocado are especially important for women who are of child-bearing age and during pregnancy. While the majority of fruits contain little fats and sodium, Speck smoked ham is a good source of protein, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin B. It’s the optimal supplement!

If you've got a taste for it, try our snack recipes such as "Bruschetta with ricotta, figs and Speck Alto Adige" or "Crackers made from rye flour with Speck Alto Adige and Chia seeds".