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Europe and China: how olive oil and Jinhua ham embody centuries of food heritage

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Video. Spain and China’s iconic foods: olive oil and Jinhua ham explained

Updated: 15/02/2026 - 9:17 GMT+1

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From Andalusia to eastern China, two ancient food products reveal how tradition, geography and regulation shape global food heritage.

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