" Mafalda " is the oldest larderia Colonnata , already in place in 1930 , when the " bacon " was only the bread of the poor miners . In 1954 the then young winemaker Mr. Veronelli grandmother came from Mafalda to buy lard calling with ? Nickname " Larderia the legendary Mafalda ." Even for the lard must always identify the manufacturer because each manufacturer has his own personal use and quantity of ingredients for the processing and curing of the product. Ours is made of inviolable rules and established four generations. The procedure is similar to that of many other places , but in addition there are two basic components , one of which is impossible to find elsewhere : the microclimate and the marble used to do it to dry out, which must be one of Canaloni Colonnata , which does not absorb and not oozing , given its very fine grain that makes it almost showcases features granite . The chemical and bacteriological analyzes have shown that the "method" old is extraordinarily effective and does not require any chemical treatment or preservatives for storage. Even those who suffer from eating disorders and dieting may have to eat lard because contrary to what you might think , the cholesterol content is almost non-existent * Items unique bearing out the link with the environment: the white marble quarries that surrounding it , the altitude high enough , the enhanced moisture, moderate summer temperatures and limited daily and annual temperature ranges , which together create a unique microclimate and unique , perfect for the processing and storage of the product in a natural way with the use of spices and herbs found in the unspoilt nature of Carrara side of the Apuan Alps . In 2003, " Mafalda " gets the IGP and the CEE that certify the quality of the workmanship and the originality of the product result of the centuries-old culture of the miners of the marble quarries of Carrara that have managed to preserve intact the bond with nature and preserve ancient wisdom of the use of herbs, spices and right timing of maturation.