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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: 22/12/2025 - 19:00 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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