Table 3. Proximate composition (%) of fermented hams as affected by starter culture and processing time

Batches1 Curing and ripening time (d)

A B Curing 0 Ripening 0 Ripening 21
Water 61.97 61.72 73.09a 70.46a 41.98b
Fat 2.94 3.48 2.73b 1.64b 5.26a
Protein 26.64 26.07 18.37b 20.32b 40.37a