The Claim

Prosciutto exhibits higher Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) values compared to other pork products in both children aged 6 months to 3 years and individuals over 3 years, indicating it is the highest-quality pork protein source tested based on indispensable amino acid availability.

Source: Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100

What the research says

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Quantitative
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In plain English

Prosciutto gives your body more of the essential building-block proteins it needs than other pork products, for both young kids and older people.

See the scientific wording

Prosciutto has higher DIAAS values than other pork products for both children (6 months to 3 years) and individuals over 3 years, making it the highest-quality pork protein source tested in terms of indispensable amino acid availability.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100

    The study found that prosciutto provides more usable essential amino acids than other pork products, especially for kids and adults, which supports the idea that it's the best pork choice for protein quality.

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