Jambon facts for kids
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Course | Lunch / Snack |
| Place of origin | Ireland |
| Main ingredients | Puff pastry, ham, cheese |
Jambons (from the French jambon, meaning ham) are square pastries filled with cheese and chunks of ham. They are an ubiquitous deli item in Ireland. The product emerged during the 1990s as part of a broader movement towards "food to go". Twenty million jambons were purchased by Irish consumers in 2020, cementing it as Ireland's most popular comfort food.
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