To prepare mortadella, Italians use special machines to finely mince high quality pork meat. They then add previously cooked cubes of fat taken from a pig's throat and sprinkle in salt and different spices, such us myrtle berries and pepper.

Is mortadella made from donkey?

For decades, some Italians avoided mortadella because it was rumoured to contain donkey meat. ... Despite the myths, for other Italians it's a beloved meat. And just for the record, it's made of pork and a complicated mix of spices that aren't common in other cured Italian meats.

Is it healthy to eat mortadella?

Mortadella is still strictly connected to the eating habits of the production areas. However, new studies on the pigs' genetics have led to a healthier recipe, with a lower fat content. The present-day mortadella has a high nutritional value, with proteins, minerals and unsaturated fats.