Prosciutto is Italian ham, most often referring to pork leg that has been salted and air-dried for months or years. It has a delicate, savory-sweet flavor and a tender, silky texture when sliced thinly. It is commonly served uncooked in antipasti or with fruit, and is also used in sandwiches, pasta, and pizza around the world. Its production is rooted in Italian regional traditions, with varieties such as Prosciutto di Parma known for their protected origins.