L'Authentique LONZA Cured Pork Loin product reviews

I really like the packaging that this product comes in. The see-through window allows you to see exactly what you are getting; the card information attached is low key and printed on recyclable materials. At the same time, everything you need to know is there: the ingredients, the nutritional information, and the additional advice about storage and product purity. Lonza is the Italian for loin of course, but the English equivalent is printed directly underneath ("Cured Pork Loin") for those who don't speak Italian and might think it is a brand name. There is a real fusion of cultures here because" L'Authentique" is actually French, in line with the charcutiers' origins.

When we opened the pack, I thought there was no way that there was enough for two people. The slices were thin and there were not many of them! However, as we took our first bite, we realised that in each apparently tiny slice there was indeed an unexpected amount of filling power: I was feeling I had eaten a substantial amount already. Because of the preparation process, the meat is densely packed and as satisfying as a much larger slice of fresh meat. I had also expected that the slices would be quite greasy as they had a rind which looked as though it were pure fat, but again, they tasted really lean. Clearly the processing had sorted this as well. On checking the food values, I found that they were also no higher in calories and carbs than you would expect from a fresh meat product.

We served it with as assortment of other foods: chunks of French bread, avocado, smoked salmon, and brie. It would have been perfect if we had also had a bottle of champagne but we had to make do with lager! However, the meal was delicious and I don't think we missed out on too much. Both of us definitely did justice to the spread, and this is a product that we would look at buying when entertaining our friends because it looks festive as well. I also like the idea of eating a product for which the only additives are salt and pepper. Although it felt as though we were indulging in an unhealthy dish, it was anything but. It is ideal when something that tastes so good is a healthy meal as well.

There is a caveat that the product, once opened, should be consumed within two days. I cannot see that ever becoming a problem at our place. There were very few leftovers at the end - just a little bread and cheese. As for the pork loin, there was no trace of it to be seen. The company logo "Good Honest Food: Keeping It Real" is not lying. That meal was real enough for anyone! But it would also be great for a picnic with a multigrain bread and cream cheese, or as a stuffing for a half avocado. So many possibilities.