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Pomodori Lunghi Essiccati al Sole

Sun dried plum tomatoes, farmed in Apulia and preserved in evo oil

Code:

93957

Country of origin:

Italy - Apulia

Weight:

1600 g

Minimum order:

1 box

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Description	Plum tomatoes are farmed in April and May and hand-harvested in July and August in the same farm in Ugento. They are washed, selected, cut salted and placed on "graticci" (net grids) for 4-5 days. Than they are washed again with water and vinegar, dressed with herbs and placed in glass jars with Italian extravirgin olive oil
Taste	Tomatoes with a high solid content, sweet in taste with notes of vinegar and an intense aroma of tomatoes
Our selection	The most interesting aspect of I Contadini is the deep link with the land and the traditions. The vegetables are produced by the firm, with integrated techniques, in the province of Lecce in Apulia region, and naturally dried under the strong sun of Salento, according to an ancient tradition, preserving in them all the organoleptic and nourishing qualities
Suggestions	Plum tomatoes, traditionally tasted in the south of Italy on a durum wheat bruschetta. Delicious on pizza, they can be used also as an ingredient in pasta sauces and vegetables dishes

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Ingredients	Sundried long tomatoes (62%), sunflower seed oil, unrefined seasalt, extra virgin olive oil, capers, hot pepper, apple vinegar, fresh mint, garlic, lemon juice
Weight	1600 g
Packaging	Glass jar
Storage Conditions (packaged products)	Keep in cool dry place away from light and heat sources
Instructions for use	After opening store in a refrigerator, cover with oil, and use within 14 days
Country of origin of the primary ingredient	Italy
Nutrition Declaration	Energy: 1200 kJ / 285 kcal Fat: 6 g of which saturates: 0,8 g Carbohydrate: 30,2 g of which sugars: 6,9 g Protein: 13 g Salt: 5,1 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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