The product

Cime di Rapa alla Pugliese

Turnip greens obtained from a typically Salento variety

Code:

93948

Country of origin:

Italy - Apulia

Weight:

1600 g

Minimum order:

1 box of 2 pieces

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Description	Turnip greens cultivated, processed and packaged in Puglia
Appearance	The inflorescences appear beautifully fleshy
Taste	The texture is pleasantly crunchy, the taste intense, with the characteristic bitter finish
Curiosity	Turnip greens are obtained from a typically Salento variety, cultivated since October and harvested at different stages from December to March. The timing of the harvest depends on the varieties of the plant, but also on the technique that consists in the manual cutting of the most tender turnips in different phases, with several steps on the same plant. Once harvested, the turnips are washed, blanched, seasoned and potted by hand in extra virgin olive oil olive from Puglia
Our selection	The aspect that has most impressed us of I Contadini is the link with the territory and tradition. The vegetables are all produced in the company, with integrated agricolture, in the fields near the plant, in the province of Lecce in Puglia.
Suggestions	Excellent as an appetizer or as a side dish, they can be paired with meat or cheese. If stir-fried, they can also be used to season orecchiette

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Ingredients	Broccoli flowers (65%), sunflower seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, hot pepper, unrefined seasalt, garlic, lemon juice
Weight	1600 g
Packaging	Glass jar
Storage Conditions (packaged products)	Store in a cool dry place, away from light and heat sources
Instructions for use	After opening store in a refrigerator at lower temperatur eof +4 °C and use within 14 days
Nutrition Declaration	Energy: 63 kJ / 260 kcal Fat: 3,9 g of which saturates: 0,5 g Carbohydrate: 1,6 g of which sugars: 0,6 g Protein: 3,9 g Salt: 1,25 g Typical value per 100 g

The producer

I Contadini - Ugento (LE) - Apulia

Why we chose them

The Trentin family's story is one of tenacity and love for their land, Puglia. The I Contadini farm, now in its third generation, was founded in one of the most suitable areas for growing vegetables, Puglia, more precisely in Ugento (LE), in one of the southernmost areas of Italy's "heel", in Salento. The particular climatic conditions of this sun-kissed land, the composition of the soil and the influence of the sea allow for excellent vegetable production. All stages of cultivation are carried out directly on the farm, from transplanting to harvesting: over 20 hectares of tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, peppers and artichokes are grown in open fields. Processing also takes place in the farm's facilities shortly after harvesting. An integrated farming method has been adopted to ensure a product free of pesticide residues: before harvesting, analyses are carried out to check for product residues and ensure the healthiness of the vegetables. Many of the vegetables harvested are dried in the sun on racks according to tradition. This is an ancient practice that has now been almost completely abandoned because it is difficult and delicate, but it offers unparalleled results: soft pulp and preservation of vitamins, proteins and mineral salts. What we like about this company is the combination of its connection to the land - reflected in the name they have chosen, "I Contadini" (The Farmers) - and its entrepreneurial spirit, which translates the desire to showcase the gastronomic heritage of a land rich in nature, traditions and hospitality into an ever-expanding range of products. Not only vegetables, but also other products that reflect the gastronomic heritage of Salento, such as taralli, made with Senatore Cappelli durum wheat, boiled before baking, which in this case is done twice, and containing white wine inside.

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