Strawberry
Strawberry
It is a very sweet fruit, rich in vitamin C and xylitol. The secret to a dazzling smile! Strawberry also stands out for its excellent characteristics of flavour, aroma and colour. There are many healthy virtues: they have a very high antioxidant power (20 times higher than other foods) and a rich amount of vitamin C compared to citrus fruits.
That's why strawberry is among the first places in the foods that keep you young in the ranking drawn up by the USDA, the US agency for agriculture.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry is the symbol of summer: one leads to another!
A refreshing fruit that accompanies us in many summer snacks, rich in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and phosphorus!
Raspberry
Raspberry
For optimal growth, a lot of attention and care are needed, as well as a particular climate.
Cool nights and warm sunny days are required. Fresh and with an intense flavour, this little fruit is rich in calcium and vitamin C.
It is very popular in the kitchen for the preparation of desserts, fruit salads, and ice cream.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Blueberry
Blueberry
Garden Frutta fresh blueberries: a delight that comes from our productions in Trentino. With their rounded shape and crunchy skin, they are a delight for the eyes and palate.
They are rich in vitamin C and very sweet, we are sure you can't wait to eat a handful!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Blackberries
Blackberries
They are a source of antioxidants, have diuretic properties and are rich in folic acid.
These berries fight cellular aging and prostration. Eat them fresh, in jams, desserts, and ice cream; they are always tasty on the palate!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Redcurrant
Redcurrant
This berry with a sweet and sour taste is rarely missing in the decoration of a dish or a cocktail.
Beauty is combined with the versatility of fruit rich in citric acid, vitamin C, flavonoids and anthocyanins.
A mix of properties that has an astringent, refreshing and protective effect on the retina, vessels and capillaries.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
White currant
White currant
The white currant, among all the small fruits, is one of the rarest and most particular.
The fruits of white currant are rich in nutrients: citric and malic acid, vitamin C, flavonoids, polyunsaturated acids and trace elements.
Their action is astringent, refreshing, and anti- inflammatory. They are useful for the circulatory system and for preventing infections.
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Black currant is known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. It is also useful against conjunctivitis, allergy and tiredness.
The fruits are rich in citric acid, malic acid, vitamin C, trace elements, polyunsaturated acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins, and are useful for their astringent, vasoprotector-capillarotropic, retinal and refreshing action.
They are therefore indicated, in the form of juice or infusion, for capillary fragility and couperose.
Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is a fruit rich in vitamins, trace elements and nutrients useful for preserving psychophysical well-being.
If you love sour flavours, you can eat it as a delicious snack to break your mid-morning or afternoon hunger.
If, on the other hand, you prefer sweeter and more delicate flavours, you can put it in a fruit salad in combination with apricots, bananas, blueberries, pears or apples.
This fruit is also used as a decoration for desserts or for meat or fish dishes or as a basic ingredient for jellies, syrups, jams and marmalades.
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry
During a walk in the mountains, all of us were unable to resist the taste and amazement of wild strawberries; so much that our mind still retains a nostalgic memory of their scent!
You can enjoy our wild strawberries plain, use them for sweets and jams or accompany them with a spoonful of custard!
Wild Bilberry
Wild Bilberry
The berries of the wild blueberry have a high number of organic acids. Thanks to it, you can begin to benefit from their action to help circulation and protect the capillaries.
Drinking a glass of wild blueberry juice will help you to support the elasticity of your blood vessels, to counteract phenomena such as slowed circulation and the feeling of always having heavy legs, especially in summer.
Consuming wild blueberry daily will help boost your health. The wild bilberry also contains many vitamins, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.
Wild Cranberry
Wild Cranberry
Cranberries are small berries with round or oval shapes.
The colour goes from red to dark red. The pulp of the cranberry is white and has a sweet and sour taste.
Cranberries are particularly popular with consumers during the holiday season.
They go well with game dishes and other fruits.
AVAILABILITY: January and from September to December.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon is a red pulp fruit made up of over 90% water. For this reason, it is a nice ally against the heat in summer!
Thirst-quenching, refreshing and with a sweet flavour, it has a very low- calorie intake.
You can enjoy it alone, in large fruit salads, or you can indulge yourself by creating imaginative fruit cocktails with lemon juice, fresh mint, brown sugar and vodka for those who want it!
Melon
Melon
Juicy and refreshing, melon is the fruit of summer!
Rich in water and readily assimilated sugars, melon hydrates, quenches thirst and gives energy without weighing you down.
It is used in many recipes, from the most traditional such as desserts and ice creams to the most particular to accompany white meat.
Yellow melon
Yellow melon
Sweet and juicy, the yellow melon is an ally of our health.
With its white pulp with yellowish shades, thirst-quenching, it offers a valid relief from the summer heat. Potassium gives energy to the body and makes you forget tiredness. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, powerful natural antioxidants.
To enjoy a refreshing drink, we recommend extracting the melon juice with lemon and a mint leaf!
Coconut
Coconut
With an unmistakable taste and very rich in nutrients, coconut is an essential fruit!
It reminds us of the sea, the beach and makes us want to go on vacation.
Its uses are innumerable: pulp, water, leaves and peel are used to cooking cosmetics ... it really is the tree of life!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 5 and 15° C.
Pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple is an incredible fruit, used in many ways in the kitchen: the stem is used for anti-inflammatory and digestive purposes while the leaves are used to produce ropes and fabrics.
The degreasing and refreshing properties make it a valid ingredient in recipes that include meat, fish and vegetables.
Pineapple is also a good source of vitamins and salts such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and is very rich in bromelain.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapples have a lot in common with the usual pineapples.
The small version is similar in appearance and tastes the same. The pulp is soft and always sweet.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Plantains
Plantains
Plantains are the member of the banana family that cannot be eaten raw.
They can be cooked in a pan, fried or grilled.
The fruit is characterized by its high starch content. The delicious sweet flavour that plantains are so famous for, only comes out after cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 12° C.
Mini bananas
Mini bananas
Consumers or restaurant guests who are used to regular bananas will be pleasantly surprised at the sight of the mini bananas.
A real banana in appearance and a real eye-catcher in size. Mini bananas are only 6 to 8 centimetres long.
They are delicious and sweet. Their thinner peel makes this banana variety easier to peel.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 13° C.
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon is a different type of persimmon from the one we are used to: the fruit is larger and has a firmer pulp.
The flavour is exquisite and sugary, similar to that of apricot.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2°C.
Carambola
Carambola
Carambola is a particular fruit, known by the name of star fruit due to the characteristic star shape that the slices take once cut!
It is often used to decorate cakes and cocktails but you can also use it as a juice for exotic drinks: it has a high concentration of vitamin C.
The starfruit can be eaten whole, including peel and seeds.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 7 and 10° C.
Avocado
Avocado
Avocado is a good fruit both to eat raw and to use in combination with other ingredients to prepare delicious recipes. The important thing is that it is ready to eat!
Look for the Garden Frutta production from your trusted retailer: you can find avocado ready to eat (we also write it on the label!) Or unripe, to ripen at home. It only takes a few days at room temperature, even better next to other fruit, and you can enjoy it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 5° C.
Mango
Mango
Mango is a very popular fruit, now widespread and also consumed in our country.
The taste is sweet and very sugary, with fruity hints reminiscent of peach, pineapple and orange.
Unlike many fruits, the colour of the mango peel does not indicate the degree of ripeness: if it is soft to the touch, it is ready to be consumed!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Papaya
Papaya
Papaya is a sweet and aromatic fruit that conquers from the first bite.
It is generally eaten raw, peeled and seedless. It is excellent on its own or in smoothies, fruit salads and with cereals and yogurt, perfect for a healthy and tasty snack!
Papaya seeds are edible, they can be ground and used as a substitute for pepper or mixed in salad dressings.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, with its weight up to 3 kg.
The pulp is orange with small black seeds in the centre. The flavour is sweet and aromatic.
La Formosa stands out for its delicate scent. The peel skin is greenish-yellow.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Maracuja
Maracuja
Maracuja belongs to the passion fruit family.
Inside it, you will find the yellow-orange pulp, rich in small edible seeds. The taste is sweet and sour.
When the passion fruit is ripe, the skin becomes wrinkled and the association with rotten fruit is easy to do. But in reality, a ripe maracuja is not only a delicacy, it also contains important nutrients.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Passion fruit
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is delicious to eat on its own: simply open it in two and taste the jelly-like pulp with a teaspoon.
It is also used for the preparation of many juices, cocktails and drinks.
We like to use the juice of this incredible fruit to season the fruit salad and give it a real exotic touch!
When the peel becomes slightly soft to the touch, it is the perfect time to consume it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Tamarillo
Tamarillo
Tamarillos are also known as tree tomatoes. This nickname is no coincidence: their red colour and oval shape are reminiscent of a tomato.
Both are also part of the same family of crops, native to the Andes. This makes the tamarillo technically a fruit vegetable.
Inside, the tamarillo is orange, with small (edible) seeds in the pulp. The flavour is sweet and intense, but avoid the bitter peel which doesn't taste very pleasant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Granadilla
Granadilla
Granadilla, what goodness!
We advise you to cut it into two parts and collect the pulp with a spoon: the sweet and sour taste will win you over!
Granadilla is also an amazing ingredient for exotic smoothies and cocktails.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit
Pitaya is a sweet exotic fruit typical of Central America.
The fantastic flavour and the colourful peel contain a concentrate of benefits for the body.
Tasting it is very simple: it can be sliced, peeled or cut in half and eaten with a spoon!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 6 and 10° C.
Yellow dragon fruit
Yellow dragon fruit
The yellow dragon fruit is a fruit with a sweet and aromatic flavour.
It has white and creamy pulp with black dots similar to those of kiwi and the taste is reminiscent of that of melon.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Kiwano
Kiwano
Kiwano melon, as the stories tell, owes its name to the resemblance to the more common kiwi.
It has a slightly intense, watery flavour, reminiscent of cucumber and vaguely banana, although it has a slightly sweet and sour aftertaste.
Hard to describe!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 18° C.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
This wonderful fruit hides its true magic inside, in the myriad of red beans that make up its pulp!
Depending on its size, the Pomegranate Garden Fruit can be enjoyed in different ways: the smaller sized fruit is usually used to be squeezed and drunk as a juice; the fruit with the largest caliber is suitable for being shelled and eaten naturally.
A real cure-all for health!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Fig
Fig
Figs: very sweet and full of energy!
This fruit can be used to prepare delicious jams and cakes, as well as the more particular applications in risottos and with meats and cured meats.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 5° C.
Physalis
Physalis
Called groundcherry or physalis, this little orange berry is beloved in cooking and pastry.
The fruit grows in a beautiful bell-shaped veined chalice, it is fragrant and has a particular, slightly bitter flavour.
It is ideal for making jams and jellies and is perfect with chocolate.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Rambutan
Rambutan
It resembles the more famous Lychee and is eaten fresh after the outer skin is removed.
In Asia, it is often used for the production of rice and fruit-based desserts!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Litchi
Litchi
Such a wonderfully fragrant white pulp, like a fresh rose!
Lychee is used for the preparation of tasty desserts and smoothies, but also in cocktails or savoury dishes.
It is a perfect accompaniment to fish; the only care is to combine it with slightly sour flavours to balance the sweetness of the fruit.
AVAILABILITY: January and from July to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mangosteen
Mangosteen
The dark colour of the peel hides delicious wedges with a delicate and slightly bittersweet flavor.
Vaguely reminiscent of lychee, but it's tastier!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 12° C.
Kumquat
Kumquat
Kumquat, also known as Chinese Mandarin, is an oval citrus fruit of about 3-4 cm.
This fruit must be washed well because you have to eat it with all the peel and it is in the peel that the sweetness is concentrated!
A fresh taste, with a sour and sweet flavour at the same time, similar to orange.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Lime
Lime
The round fruit with a diameter of about 6 centimetres can be recognized by its dark green colour and thick skin.
Limes are slightly smaller than lemons and also a little less acidic.
Not only is the light green pulp tasty, but limes also stand out for their aromatic scent.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
Pomelo
Pomelo
It is the largest citrus fruit in nature, a truly incredible fruit with a taste similar to an orange.
Great to be consumed fresh, to prepare cocktails and to accompany beautiful summer salads!
The peel is often used to flavour the most varied recipes.
Purple potato
Purple potato
Purple potatoes are very little known.
They are tubers that, in addition to being original in colour, are also extraordinary and unique in flavour, as they are close to that of chestnuts.
This potato lends itself to different combinations guaranteeing a unique chromatic effect. With the purple potato, you can make everything from the first course to the desserts: everything is possible.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Garden Frutta sweet potatoes, which today arrive in our kitchens from the United States, can be recognized by their orange colour.
They can be baked, boiled or even fried! This nice potato is very versatile and allows you to create delicious savoury or pastry dishes.
They are a superfood that nutritionists recommend in different diets.
Ratte potato
Ratte potato
Ratte potatoes are a particular type of yellow-fleshed potato, elongated in shape, and with a flavour similar to that of chestnuts.
The skin of these potatoes is very thin and delicate. It can be removed very easily by rubbing it with your fingers, but you can also eat it.
Like common potatoes, they can be eaten boiled or baked. They handle cooking very well and can be used to prepare excellent gnocchi or mashed potatoes.
Yellow carrot
Yellow carrot
Carrots are known for their high content of nutrients, especially those that are good for the eyes.
This also applies to yellow carrots, which are rich in one of these substances: lutein.
The root vegetable that grows underground is also popular for its flavour: slightly sweet, slightly less than the purple variety.
Carrots have a bright yellow colour and a crunchy bite.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Purple carrot
Purple carrot
The purple carrot is less known today. It combines the typical nutritional properties of the classic carrot with a significant number of flavonoids and carotenoids, which help fight cellular aging.
Try them baked in the oven for an appetizer or a different side dish!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgettes are a delicious vegetable, very similar to the green ones.
The delicate flavour and very high digestibility are the secrets and added values of yellow zucchini, which have a taste very similar to pumpkin.
In the kitchen, the uses are varied, exactly the same as green zucchini, they can be cooked in a sautéed pan, but also stuffed in the oven or marinated, to be enjoyed both raw and cooked.
Yellow courgette is also perfect for risotto and omelettes, but also as a condiment for simple pasta.
Green bean
Green bean
These long green beans originate in France.
Thin beans have a lot in common with regular beans, although the shape is usually much straighter.
The main difference lies in the slightly more intense and refined taste.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto are also known by the name of Taccole and is the fruit of some herbaceous plants originating in the Mediterranean countries.
If you don't know them, they come in a wide, slightly flattened shape and have a delicate and slightly sweet flavour.
From a nutritional point of view, they contain good amounts of vegetable proteins and starches, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
They also contain folic acid, very important for pregnant women, and mineral salts such as phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
Okra
Okra
Their shape alone is reminiscent of a truly exotic vegetable. Okra looks like a cross between a courgette and a chili (green), about 5-10 centimetres long with vertical ribbed stripes.
They are seeded pods sourced from a tropical herb.
With its slightly savoury flavour, okra is no different from green beans. When you cooked them longer, the texture becomes a little mucous. They are also great for thickening soups and other dishes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 6° C.
Chayotte
Chayotte
Firstly, vegetables are not the first association that comes to mind. Its appearance is more of a mix of a pear and an apple, with deep folds.
The bite of chayote is firm, like an apple. In terms of taste, it is a combination of melon and cucumber.
The softcore that is inside is edible.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 12° C.
Sugar cane
Sugar cane
Sugar cane looks more like bamboo. Exotic stems are responsible for three-quarters of the world's (cane) sugar production.
The Chinese and Indians already knew 25 centuries ago that the juice of this plant is wonderfully sweet.
The stems are white-green, with long fibers.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is an ancient vegetable originating from China, which is used in many ways: especially for candies, liqueurs, jams and various sweets.
Its flavour will be the secret ingredient of your preparations!
Do you want to try it? Add it to the jam ingredients in your fruit tart recipe!
Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass
Lemongrass or Citronella is a plant often used in Asian recipes: it gives a pinch of flavour and aroma to dishes, thanks to the biting taste similar to lemon.
Excellent for preparing fish-based dishes, to marinate or cook in foil. Used in cold dishes, it refreshes and lightens, while in hot ones, it stimulates digestion.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 6° C.
Corn
Corn
It is a vegetable that looks like ordinary corn, but in reality, it's a bit different.
As soon as they are harvested, the cobs begin to transform their starch into sugars, so the taste is sweet.
You can recognize the cobs by their intense yellow colour and white skin.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 3° C.
Boletus (Porcino)
Boletus (Porcino)
Mushrooms are a source of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins!
In fact, among the mineral salts present in mushrooms, we find calcium, iron, manganese and selenium (an important element for our diet that helps us strengthen the immune system).
Garden Frutta porcini mushrooms are always fresh and carefully selected!
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Baked, sautéed or in a risotto: dozens of recipes are available for these fresh Chanterelles!
Collected in the forests of Romania and Lithuania, they are checked, certified and shipped in a single day, reaching your trusted dealer fresh!
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
It is an excellent edible mushroom, with a tendentially yellow-gold-orange colour, known by the name of Finferla or Fiammiferino.
Thanks to its intense aromatic-fruity smell, it is very suitable for the preparation of excellent omelettes or “Pasqualina” cakes with a mix of mushrooms. It's also good for compotes or moist mixed mushrooms.
Its intense flavour is preserved during drying and, once dried, you can eat it either when it's dry or pulverized, or by letting it be slightly tempered with warm water.
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
These are sponge-free mushrooms, therefore usable in all their parts of which nothing should be thrown away.
They are used for meat dishes, but also for the preparation of rice and pasta, due to their fibrous and dry consistency which creates a perfect match.
These mushrooms are very rich in water, mineral salts and dietary fiber compared to a truly negligible amount of sodium. Even the iron content is not irrelevant, especially if, as anticipated, you want to use them as a side dish for a nice slice of roast.
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
It's one of the best known and loved mushrooms by Italians since ancient Rome.
The Pioppini, even after harvesting, can last a long time if stored in the refrigerator, keeping their organoleptic qualities unaltered.
As most sliced mushrooms, these lend themselves well to being cooked in combination with egg.
Alternatively, if they’re young and still tightly closed, they are excellent for preserving in oil.
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
“Trombette dei morti” are particularly sought-after mushrooms.
The appearance is not that great. The common name does not encourage consumption and yet it is a mushroom that should not be underestimated because, in many parts of Italy, it is known as the "truffle of the poor".
They have an aromatic taste similar to that of the Scorzone truffle, which goes well with other more delicate ingredients. They can be boiled or cooked in a pan with garlic and extra virgin olive oil to prepare excellent sauces.
In any case, these mushrooms give their best once dried and used in powder or pieces to season first courses.
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morel mushrooms are beautiful mushrooms good to bring to the table following the correct cooking to enjoy them to the fullest.
They are known for their flavour and texture. Even people who are not fans of mushrooms can discover the pleasure of tasting them.
Morels have a unique flavour, almost like meat, with a consistency similar to tender meat, with a natural sweetish taste between hazelnut and herbaceous hints.
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea, more commonly called Ovulo or King's mushrooms, are among the best mushrooms on the planet and have a delicate and extraordinary flavour.
They are inviting and tasty in lots of recipes. They can be used fresh in salads, cut into strips, and served with rocket, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil.
If you prefer them cooked, you can prepare excellent pappardelle or cook them in the oven or you can sauté them in a pan with polenta and pecorino cheese.
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Cardoncello is one of the finest mushrooms among those belonging to the Italian tradition.
The consistency is firm and the mushroom is very fleshy, the smell is pleasant, sometimes aromatic, and the flavour is, on the other hand, sweet but at the same full.
Cardoncello also stands out for its nutritional characteristics. It is characterized by a protein intake. It contains many essential amino acids that are good for the body and support the function of many organs. The same goes for vitamins, which are quite abundant.
It is excellent baked in the oven, perhaps together with potatoes, lamb, and sausage. If cleaned well, it can even be eaten raw in salads.
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Among the Asian varieties of mushrooms, one of the most popular is shiitake.
Originally from Japan, it is excellent raw in salads with thyme, pink salt, linseed oil, and soy sauce, while stewed remains a tasty side dish.
A precaution: it is good to use a pan with a lid because they dehydrate easily. We recommend gentle steam cooking.
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enoki mushrooms are characterized by a whitish colour and long and very thin stems.
Their flavour is delicate and slightly sweet. It is important to remember they are pleasantly crunchy in the mouth.
Ideal for preparing tasty soups, enoki mushrooms are health concentrates as they have antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Furthermore, it should be remembered their preventive efficacy on the most serious senile diseases such as Alzheimer's, thanks to the presence of beta-d-glucan, an antigen typical of different types of fungi.
Basil
Basil
An unmistakable scent: basil is the king of aromatic herbs.
Good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it is also rich in beta-carotene.
It has been used in Italy for centuries, and today it is famous all around the world thanks to the amazing Genoese pesto.
An original way to consume basil is to fry it in batter and serve it as a side dish: a delicious alternative to French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Parsley
Parsley
Fresh, slightly spicy, and above all healthy.
What many people don't know is that this fresh herb is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, which helps the body absorb calcium.
This bright green grass comes in several varieties. Flat-leaf parsley and curly parsley are directly related.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Rosemary
Rosemary
The aroma of rosemary is very distinctive and recognizable.
The taste is intense and reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisines, but use it sparingly: it will easily prevail over your recipe.
The twigs grow on a hardy shrub, with needle-like leaves in two colours: dark green on top, white below.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Sage
Sage
Sage is an aromatic and officinal plant widespread in temperate regions.
It is well known for its warm and penetrating aroma, therefore used in the kitchen as a seasoning, adapting to many dishes of Italian cuisine.
In Italian cuisine, sage can appear from appetizers to desserts. Despite its variety of uses, this plant is mainly used to flavour meat.
One of the main characteristics of this aromatic herb is its great digestive power; for this reason, it is often used in herbal teas or decoctions at the end of a meal.
Oregano
Oregano
In the dry form, the influence of oregano on recipes is stronger, but in many dishes the slightly milder taste of fresh grass is preferable.
The sturdy twigs are green-purple. Green, pointed leaves sprout. It is important to add fresh oregano at the end of cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Marjoram
Marjoram
The herb has been used for at least twenty centuries, although fresh marjoram was known primarily as a remedy for ailments back then.
Nowadays, this herb is mainly known in Mediterranean cuisine. Marjoram is instantly recognizable in many Provencal recipes, often paired with oregano.
The perfume is intense, almost like thyme; with a fresh, sweet, and salty flavour. Compared to oregano, marjoram has a slightly milder flavour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Although tarragon originates from Central Asia, it is the great French chefs who have given this herb its reputation.
It is a green herb with a delicate and slightly sweet aroma that tends slightly to anise and pepper.
Elongated thin leaves grow on the long stems of the tarragon plant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Fennel
Fennel
Fennel or wild fennel is an herbaceous plant that can grow spontaneously on the coasts of the Mediterranean.
It is a very versatile food. It's used raw to enrich mixed salads, but you can also cook it to enrich the most varied culinary preparations.
Fennel has a good amount of water, but it also contains vitamins, minerals, and numerous molecules with nutraceutical value, such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids.
Chives
Chives
It is an excellent alternative to the more well-known onion flavour and has a taste that goes perfectly with cooked vegetables, meat and fish.
The plant is often used to flavour green or tomato salads, omelettes, potatoes, soups and quiches. Together with celery and carrot, it is a delicate alternative for sautéing sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Thyme
Thyme
Thyme is one of the most popular herbs of Mediterranean cuisine, it is excellent for flavouring dishes and, thanks to its digestive properties, it is used in numerous liqueurs.
We suggest you a tasty recipe that is quick to prepare: a savoury zucchini and thyme pie!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Coriander
Coriander
Coriander isn't just similar in appearance to parsley, which the herb is related to, but the flavour is also very similar, although fresh cilantro has a stronger one.
The taste is best described as slightly sweet, with a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Chervil
Chervil
This aromatic herb is very similar to parsley, much more delicate.
The chervil leaves are light green and turn red in autumn.
The aroma is reminiscent of parsley and anise and is added to soups, broths, white meats such as chicken and rabbit or eggs.
It also goes well with legumes such as beans, broad beans and peas.
Myrtle
Myrtle
Myrtle immediately reminds us of Sardinia and the very famous liqueur!
Have you ever thought of using it in the kitchen? Not only for jam but also real recipes.
We want to give you a first suggestion, try marinating the chicken in myrtle leaves, you will not be disappointed!
Savory
Savory
Savory is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean and is rich in active ingredients, vitamins and mineral salts.
In the kitchen, it goes well with salads, cheeses, meat and for the preparation of sauces and gravies.
It can be used both fresh and dried, while a very particular combination is that with legumes since it promotes digestion.
Glasswort
Glasswort
Glasswort is a sea vegetable grown in saline conditions.
It is no surprise that the taste also has that salty, savoury flavour.
It can be cooked but raw it is good too, as an unexpected salty addition to a salad, for example.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa is a plant that has boasts various antispasmodic and antioxidant properties and effective against insomnia and stress.
Not everyone knows that leaves can also be used in cooking as a cooking ingredient.
They can be added to salads, taking advantage of their lemon-like flavour, with a slight mentholated aftertaste.
You can use them to flavour meat, soups, legume soups or to make excellent liqueurs.
Dill
Dill
Dill is an aromatic plant used in many areas of the world.
It is not uncommon to find bread or cheeses flavoured with the slight aroma of anise and fennel of dill.
It can also be used to flavour fish dishes, salads, eggs, and potatoes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Mint
Mint
The mint leaves have an unmistakable scent!
You can use them in many dishes to give a fresh and summery touch.
Perfect ally of seasonal drinks, it is just what you need to fight the first heat!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Sakura Mix
Sakura Mix
Garden Frutta Sakura Mix sprouts lend themselves to enriching salads, canapés, appetizers, soups, and broths.
They are ideal for flavouring extra virgin olive oil and cheeses to create delicious alternatives to the classic Genoese pesto with oriental and intense notes.
Fresh sprouts are versatile, also use them to decorate delicious fish dishes, croutons, and the most delicious fillings!
Cress
Cress
It is an edible plant characterized by tall, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
It tastes similar to a fresh pea, so much so that it goes perfectly with dishes with a strong and sour taste.
Good to eat and beautiful to look at for its decorative shape.
Soybean
Soybean
Soybeans are very rich in water, vitamins, especially vitamin C, and mineral salts that are precious for our body.
They can be considered natural supplements that also help us stimulate diuresis and detoxify the body.
Soybeans bring various benefits to our bodies: they help keep cholesterol at bay by thinning the blood; support the work of the intestine thanks to the supply of fiber that promotes regularity and counteracts constipation.
Wild garlic
Wild garlic
Wild garlic is a plant that grows near humid places. It is almost unknown in Italy and is rarely used in the kitchen.
Both the bulb and the leaves can be used. The taste of wild garlic is stronger than common garlic.
In particular, the minced bulb can be used to season sauces, to flavour potatoes, soups, and omelettes.
Borage
Borage
Borage is a wild plant widely used in cooking. The leaves are used to remove the fluff, usually after boiling.
The leaves are excellent fried with batter or used to fill ravioli and tortellini or simply chopped and made into an omelette.
They can also be used to flavour various dishes with their sour taste that vaguely recalls cucumber.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is popular with consumers who are looking for a more delicate taste. Pepper is also often used in powder form.
Cayenne pepper is long and shiny, and the longer ones become slightly curved. The pepper can be red, yellow, or green.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 7 out of 10
Serrano pepper
Serrano pepper
If you are a fan of Jalapeños and are looking to take the next leap on the spiciness scale, then the next step will be the Serrano pepper.
Serrano has a light but recognizable flavor, a moderate spiciness but extremely fast to arrive in the mouth.
SPICINESS: 5 out of 10
Padrón
Padrón
They are typical products of Galicia, Spain, which is why they are also known as the chili peppers of the Camino de Santiago!
They can also be eaten raw but the version that includes them fried in oil and served sprinkled with coarse salt, excellent to accompany an aperitif, is widespread!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 1 out of 10
Poblano chilli
Poblano chilli
Their size and girth give the Poblano the appearance of sweet pepper.
The subtle and slightly spicy taste is also reminiscent of sweet peppers.
Officially, this pepper is known by two names: fresh like Poblano, dried like Ancho.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8° C.
SPICINESS: 2 out of 10
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is one of the peppers we would call mild.
Because it is slightly less spicy, Jalapeño lends itself to being used whole or half in some recipes.
Jalapeño is most commonly sold in red and green. The peppers are 4 to 7 centimetres long, with glossy skin and the shape of a cone. Incidentally, Jalapeño loses some of its spiciness when the seeds and membranes are removed.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 4 out of 10
Habanero
Habanero
Habanero peppers are quite popular; their unmistakable flavour is a must for those who are passionate.
The time wasters abstain. Their spiciness is no joke!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
SPICINESS: 9 out of 10
Rawit chili
Rawit chili
Proceed with caution when cooking with rawit.
It is the favourite pepper of Thai and Indonesian chefs and home cooks.
The shape of the pepper is small and elongated. The skin appears waxy and has a bright red or green colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 8 out of 10
Naga Jolokia
Naga Jolokia
Until 2007, Naga Jolokia had the honour of being the hottest pepper in the world.
It would not seem harmless from this pepper; its dimensions are modest, from 5 to 8 centimetres in length and from 2 to 3 centimetres in diameter.
The skin is slightly wrinkled and the shape looks more like a miniature sweet pepper.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Trinidad scorpion
Trinidad scorpion
It is a really hot pepper that owes its name to its shape, which resembles the tail of a scorpion.
The colour is red and the shape is a lantern. It is mainly used to prepare oil and very spicy sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Turmeric
Turmeric
Turmeric has a wonderful spice with a strong flavour that reminds of saffron. The taste is more intense if you choose to buy the fresh product.
Turmeric root has been used since ancient times and was considered a product with magical properties.
You can use it to prepare tea and infusions, to season serving dishes, and as a touch of colour in some sweet recipes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Cassava
Cassava
Cassava is a typical plant of South America that is used in lots of recipes.
It cannot be eaten raw and the peel must be removed.
Peel it and cook it in water for 30 minutes. Then cut it into strips and fry it in boiling oil.
You will get some exotic French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
It is an edible root that has been rediscovered in recent years for the preparation of tasty recipes.
It is appreciated for its pleasant flavour reminiscent of potatoes and artichokes and also because it does not contain starch or gluten.
Try it baked in the oven with a veil of Parmesan, salt, and pepper!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger has countless properties! It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, digestive, and against disorders related to nausea.
In the kitchen, it is excellent as a spice or you can add it to desserts and smoothies.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Salsify
Salsify
It is a plant that grows spontaneously in northern Italy but it is also cultivated (for example in Piedmont).
In the kitchen, the roots are used because they are low in calories and rich in fiber. Salsify boasts remarkable health properties, which is why it is much more than just a vegetable to put on the table.
Our advice is to savour it plain with extra virgin olive oil, whole sea salt, a few drops of lemon juice, and if you like, ground black pepper.
Galanga
Galanga
Galangal is a root with a pungent flavour that resembles ginger and is used above all to season savoury dishes and as a base for drinks and natural remedies for purifying the body.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Yam
Yam
Yams are irregularly shaped root tubers that are pulled out of the ground in every size.
Yam is similar to sweet potato in taste. The skin can go from light to dark brown, with hair-like root shoots.
The consistency is firm with white, yellow, or pink colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Horseradish
Horseradish
Horseradish is a large white root with a cylindrical shape and a strong, decisive flavor.
You can use it to prepare accompanying sauces for boiled meat, or you can grate it directly on the food.
In the Trieste cuisine, it is combined with cooked ham!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Lotus roots
Lotus roots
The lotus root is the least known part of this wonderful plant. It contains lots of virtues, as well as being excellent in the kitchen.
NOTICE: It must never be raw.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Eddo
Eddo
This potato-like tuber is very rich in iron and calcium.
To consume it is necessary to peel it and cut it into small pieces to cook in the oven, in a pot, or fried.
It is often used in soups to add flavour and texture!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Parsnip
Parsnip
Before the arrival of the potato in Europe, they were a very popular food.
The roots look like large, white-yellow carrots. Parsnips are slightly sweeter than carrots.
If you taste careful, you can even perceive a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Parsley root
Parsley root
Parsley root is not very common in Italy. Unlike traditional parsley, it is grown only for the root: white and with an elongated shape.
It helps to keep blood sugar levels low and to regulate blood pressure. It is recommended for anaemics as it is very rich in iron.
The flavour is close to that of carrot and it can be used as an ingredient in soups and minestrone or served raw in salads or alone with oil and lemon juice!
Turnip
Turnip
Turnips are tender and sweet, but they can also have a spicy aftertaste. Their flavor can be compared to that of tender radishes.
Like a true spring vegetable, turnips are perfectly paired with other spring vegetables.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Banana leaf
Banana leaf
The large green leaves are NOT edible, but they look attractive.
The slightly ribbed, round, or square leaves work well as a natural packaging for a rice dish. They can also be used as a decorative way to serve sushi or sashimi
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Goji berries
Goji berries
Traditional Chinese medicine gives Goji Berries, also known as fruits of youth, numerous curative and preventive properties.
The fruit is red-orange, slightly elongated. It has a diameter of 1-2 cm and several flattened seeds inside.
This fruit is rich in antioxidants and there is a belief that its consumption preserves health by ensuring a long life.
Date
Date
Dates have been considered a fruit of paradise for centuries, miraculous for their numerous nutritional virtues.
Surely given their high caloric intake, you have to be careful not to eat too many, but their sweetness is a whim that is impossible to give up!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi berries are grape-sized and resemble a cut kiwi. Unlike kiwis, the skin of kiwi berries is not fuzzy. Kiwi berries are green to brown in colour, with a bright green inside.
Enthusiasts will find the flavour wonderfully sweet and aromatic.
AVAILABILITY: February, March, August and September.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Guava
Guava
Excellent to eat with a spoon or to squeeze to enjoy a sweet and refreshing juice.
The peel can also be eaten without problems.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Naranjilla
Naranjilla
This curious fruit, typical of South America, is called Lulo or Naranjilla.
It has a green pulp rich in juice but with a characteristic sour taste.
The fruit is mainly used to produce sweetened fruit juices.
Excellent as an ingredient for a fruit salad, a smoothie or simply to be eaten raw, after peeling it.
Limequats
Limequats
They are among the smallest citrus varieties. Each fruit measures only 3-4 cm.
The pulp inside is yellow. The limequat seeds are edible, so the fruit can be eaten whole
AVAILABILITY: From August to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
Thanks to the very high amount of nutrients it contains, it is part of the superfood category.
A chest with a fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C: its heart is made up of numerous orange or yellow fruits, whose seeds are a source of protein and potassium, calcium, and iron.
It is a fruit of truly enormous dimensions: in the largest specimens, it can contain up to 500 bulbs of pulp, in short, so much food to feed an entire family.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Durian
Durian
Durian is a large oval fruit with incredibly thorny skin.
Outside its place of origin, it is known above all for its particular strong and penetrating smell.
But don't be discouraged: inside it contains a soft, sweet, and creamy pulp, a real delicacy!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Feijoa
Feijoa
Feijoa is a tasty small tropical fruit. It has green skin and white pulp with an intense aroma, its flavour is sweet and sour and it is often described as a mix between pineapple and strawberry flavours.
It is great to eat it fresh with a teaspoon, while it is incredibly refreshing left to infuse with water and lemon.
Guanabana
Guanabana
The Guanabana outer skin is green but it has a sweet and creamy white pulp, perfect for making desserts and smoothies.
It is a large fruit that can reach 30 cm. You will not be able to miss it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Cherimoya
Cherimoya
Exotic and fragrant, it contains a tasty pulp with a sweet flavour.
It can be enjoyed alone or in addition to other fruits in a fruit salad. It is also well suited for the preparation of smoothies and slushes.
Mamey sapote
Mamey sapote
This fruit is rare since it is not easy to find.
The plant produces medium-sized fruits similar to green apples that turn yellow when fully ripe.
The peel is not edible, and the sweet pulp can recall the red banana with hints of vanilla. Its texture, when fully ripe, is reminiscent of that of avocado, and its colour is white or creamy yellow. The seeds have narcotic properties.
Salak
Salak
Also known as Snake Fruit, it is characterized by a teardrop shape and a thick outer skin of shades between brown and reddish, reminiscent of snake scales.
For those who taste it for the first time, the taste of this curious tropical fruit may recall a mix of pineapple, honey, citrus with a flavour that is halfway between sweet and sour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Pepino
Pepino
Originally from the Andes, it is a fruit with a delicate flavour.
The shape is oval and, in terms of appearance, it resembles a melon but is made unmistakable by the smooth skin with purple streaks on a yellow-orange base.
Once opened, it has a compact pulp with a lively light-yellow colour.
The seeds are completely edible: try them roasted in a pan!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Tamarind
Tamarind
The fruit of this tree is a legume: a pod about 10 cm long, light brown or green.
Rich in mineral salts, vitamins, and fibers, tamarind helps to regulate blood pressure and to keep cholesterol under control. With its pulp creams, you can make sauces and syrups!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Citrus Medica
Citrus Medica
It is a curious citrus, a variety of cedar with particular segments.
Its peel is often left to ferment or candied. It is also used for the preparation of liqueurs!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Green asparagus
Green asparagus
The Peruvian green asparagus is characterized by its tender texture, which allows it to be eaten without being peeled, making preparation faster.
The taste is typically intense, which differs from the delicate one of white.
You can prepare the green asparagus in combination with strong flavours that will enhance it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
White asparagus
White asparagus
It is a very used product for dishes. You can accompany it with eggs, use it in risottos or tasty savoury pies.
This product of ours is available throughout the year, as we buy it from Peru!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables are so tiny but so rich in taste.
Be surprised and surprise others too by serving them!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 4 and 8° C.
Edible flowers
Edible flowers
In addition to the traditional courgette flowers, which are among the most consumed, there ame many others that can be eaten.
They are called edible flowers and are widely used in restaurant kitchens for floral arrangements that go beyond aesthetics!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Strawberry
Strawberry
It is a very sweet fruit, rich in vitamin C and xylitol. The secret to a dazzling smile! Strawberry also stands out for its excellent characteristics of flavour, aroma and colour. There are many healthy virtues: they have a very high antioxidant power (20 times higher than other foods) and a rich amount of vitamin C compared to citrus fruits.
That's why strawberry is among the first places in the foods that keep you young in the ranking drawn up by the USDA, the US agency for agriculture.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry is the symbol of summer: one leads to another!
A refreshing fruit that accompanies us in many summer snacks, rich in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and phosphorus!
Raspberry
Raspberry
For optimal growth, a lot of attention and care are needed, as well as a particular climate.
Cool nights and warm sunny days are required. Fresh and with an intense flavour, this little fruit is rich in calcium and vitamin C.
It is very popular in the kitchen for the preparation of desserts, fruit salads, and ice cream.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Blueberry
Blueberry
Garden Frutta fresh blueberries: a delight that comes from our productions in Trentino. With their rounded shape and crunchy skin, they are a delight for the eyes and palate.
They are rich in vitamin C and very sweet, we are sure you can't wait to eat a handful!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Blackberries
Blackberries
They are a source of antioxidants, have diuretic properties and are rich in folic acid.
These berries fight cellular aging and prostration. Eat them fresh, in jams, desserts, and ice cream; they are always tasty on the palate!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Redcurrant
Redcurrant
This berry with a sweet and sour taste is rarely missing in the decoration of a dish or a cocktail.
Beauty is combined with the versatility of fruit rich in citric acid, vitamin C, flavonoids and anthocyanins.
A mix of properties that has an astringent, refreshing and protective effect on the retina, vessels and capillaries.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
White currant
White currant
The white currant, among all the small fruits, is one of the rarest and most particular.
The fruits of white currant are rich in nutrients: citric and malic acid, vitamin C, flavonoids, polyunsaturated acids and trace elements.
Their action is astringent, refreshing, and anti- inflammatory. They are useful for the circulatory system and for preventing infections.
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Black currant is known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. It is also useful against conjunctivitis, allergy and tiredness.
The fruits are rich in citric acid, malic acid, vitamin C, trace elements, polyunsaturated acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins, and are useful for their astringent, vasoprotector-capillarotropic, retinal and refreshing action.
They are therefore indicated, in the form of juice or infusion, for capillary fragility and couperose.
Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is a fruit rich in vitamins, trace elements and nutrients useful for preserving psychophysical well-being.
If you love sour flavours, you can eat it as a delicious snack to break your mid-morning or afternoon hunger.
If, on the other hand, you prefer sweeter and more delicate flavours, you can put it in a fruit salad in combination with apricots, bananas, blueberries, pears or apples.
This fruit is also used as a decoration for desserts or for meat or fish dishes or as a basic ingredient for jellies, syrups, jams and marmalades.
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry
During a walk in the mountains, all of us were unable to resist the taste and amazement of wild strawberries; so much that our mind still retains a nostalgic memory of their scent!
You can enjoy our wild strawberries plain, use them for sweets and jams or accompany them with a spoonful of custard!
Wild Bilberry
Wild Bilberry
The berries of the wild blueberry have a high number of organic acids. Thanks to it, you can begin to benefit from their action to help circulation and protect the capillaries.
Drinking a glass of wild blueberry juice will help you to support the elasticity of your blood vessels, to counteract phenomena such as slowed circulation and the feeling of always having heavy legs, especially in summer.
Consuming wild blueberry daily will help boost your health. The wild bilberry also contains many vitamins, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.
Wild Cranberry
Wild Cranberry
Cranberries are small berries with round or oval shapes.
The colour goes from red to dark red. The pulp of the cranberry is white and has a sweet and sour taste.
Cranberries are particularly popular with consumers during the holiday season.
They go well with game dishes and other fruits.
AVAILABILITY: January and from September to December.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon is a red pulp fruit made up of over 90% water. For this reason, it is a nice ally against the heat in summer!
Thirst-quenching, refreshing and with a sweet flavour, it has a very low- calorie intake.
You can enjoy it alone, in large fruit salads, or you can indulge yourself by creating imaginative fruit cocktails with lemon juice, fresh mint, brown sugar and vodka for those who want it!
Melon
Melon
Juicy and refreshing, melon is the fruit of summer!
Rich in water and readily assimilated sugars, melon hydrates, quenches thirst and gives energy without weighing you down.
It is used in many recipes, from the most traditional such as desserts and ice creams to the most particular to accompany white meat.
Yellow melon
Yellow melon
Sweet and juicy, the yellow melon is an ally of our health.
With its white pulp with yellowish shades, thirst-quenching, it offers a valid relief from the summer heat. Potassium gives energy to the body and makes you forget tiredness. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, powerful natural antioxidants.
To enjoy a refreshing drink, we recommend extracting the melon juice with lemon and a mint leaf!
Coconut
Coconut
With an unmistakable taste and very rich in nutrients, coconut is an essential fruit!
It reminds us of the sea, the beach and makes us want to go on vacation.
Its uses are innumerable: pulp, water, leaves and peel are used to cooking cosmetics ... it really is the tree of life!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 5 and 15° C.
Pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple is an incredible fruit, used in many ways in the kitchen: the stem is used for anti-inflammatory and digestive purposes while the leaves are used to produce ropes and fabrics.
The degreasing and refreshing properties make it a valid ingredient in recipes that include meat, fish and vegetables.
Pineapple is also a good source of vitamins and salts such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and is very rich in bromelain.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapples have a lot in common with the usual pineapples.
The small version is similar in appearance and tastes the same. The pulp is soft and always sweet.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Plantains
Plantains
Plantains are the member of the banana family that cannot be eaten raw.
They can be cooked in a pan, fried or grilled.
The fruit is characterized by its high starch content. The delicious sweet flavour that plantains are so famous for, only comes out after cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 12° C.
Mini bananas
Mini bananas
Consumers or restaurant guests who are used to regular bananas will be pleasantly surprised at the sight of the mini bananas.
A real banana in appearance and a real eye-catcher in size. Mini bananas are only 6 to 8 centimetres long.
They are delicious and sweet. Their thinner peel makes this banana variety easier to peel.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 13° C.
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon is a different type of persimmon from the one we are used to: the fruit is larger and has a firmer pulp.
The flavour is exquisite and sugary, similar to that of apricot.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2°C.
Carambola
Carambola
Carambola is a particular fruit, known by the name of star fruit due to the characteristic star shape that the slices take once cut!
It is often used to decorate cakes and cocktails but you can also use it as a juice for exotic drinks: it has a high concentration of vitamin C.
The starfruit can be eaten whole, including peel and seeds.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 7 and 10° C.
Avocado
Avocado
Avocado is a good fruit both to eat raw and to use in combination with other ingredients to prepare delicious recipes. The important thing is that it is ready to eat!
Look for the Garden Frutta production from your trusted retailer: you can find avocado ready to eat (we also write it on the label!) Or unripe, to ripen at home. It only takes a few days at room temperature, even better next to other fruit, and you can enjoy it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 5° C.
Mango
Mango
Mango is a very popular fruit, now widespread and also consumed in our country.
The taste is sweet and very sugary, with fruity hints reminiscent of peach, pineapple and orange.
Unlike many fruits, the colour of the mango peel does not indicate the degree of ripeness: if it is soft to the touch, it is ready to be consumed!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Papaya
Papaya
Papaya is a sweet and aromatic fruit that conquers from the first bite.
It is generally eaten raw, peeled and seedless. It is excellent on its own or in smoothies, fruit salads and with cereals and yogurt, perfect for a healthy and tasty snack!
Papaya seeds are edible, they can be ground and used as a substitute for pepper or mixed in salad dressings.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, with its weight up to 3 kg.
The pulp is orange with small black seeds in the centre. The flavour is sweet and aromatic.
La Formosa stands out for its delicate scent. The peel skin is greenish-yellow.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Maracuja
Maracuja
Maracuja belongs to the passion fruit family.
Inside it, you will find the yellow-orange pulp, rich in small edible seeds. The taste is sweet and sour.
When the passion fruit is ripe, the skin becomes wrinkled and the association with rotten fruit is easy to do. But in reality, a ripe maracuja is not only a delicacy, it also contains important nutrients.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Passion fruit
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is delicious to eat on its own: simply open it in two and taste the jelly-like pulp with a teaspoon.
It is also used for the preparation of many juices, cocktails and drinks.
We like to use the juice of this incredible fruit to season the fruit salad and give it a real exotic touch!
When the peel becomes slightly soft to the touch, it is the perfect time to consume it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Tamarillo
Tamarillo
Tamarillos are also known as tree tomatoes. This nickname is no coincidence: their red colour and oval shape are reminiscent of a tomato.
Both are also part of the same family of crops, native to the Andes. This makes the tamarillo technically a fruit vegetable.
Inside, the tamarillo is orange, with small (edible) seeds in the pulp. The flavour is sweet and intense, but avoid the bitter peel which doesn't taste very pleasant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Granadilla
Granadilla
Granadilla, what goodness!
We advise you to cut it into two parts and collect the pulp with a spoon: the sweet and sour taste will win you over!
Granadilla is also an amazing ingredient for exotic smoothies and cocktails.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit
Pitaya is a sweet exotic fruit typical of Central America.
The fantastic flavour and the colourful peel contain a concentrate of benefits for the body.
Tasting it is very simple: it can be sliced, peeled or cut in half and eaten with a spoon!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 6 and 10° C.
Yellow dragon fruit
Yellow dragon fruit
The yellow dragon fruit is a fruit with a sweet and aromatic flavour.
It has white and creamy pulp with black dots similar to those of kiwi and the taste is reminiscent of that of melon.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Kiwano
Kiwano
Kiwano melon, as the stories tell, owes its name to the resemblance to the more common kiwi.
It has a slightly intense, watery flavour, reminiscent of cucumber and vaguely banana, although it has a slightly sweet and sour aftertaste.
Hard to describe!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 18° C.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
This wonderful fruit hides its true magic inside, in the myriad of red beans that make up its pulp!
Depending on its size, the Pomegranate Garden Fruit can be enjoyed in different ways: the smaller sized fruit is usually used to be squeezed and drunk as a juice; the fruit with the largest caliber is suitable for being shelled and eaten naturally.
A real cure-all for health!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Fig
Fig
Figs: very sweet and full of energy!
This fruit can be used to prepare delicious jams and cakes, as well as the more particular applications in risottos and with meats and cured meats.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 5° C.
Physalis
Physalis
Called groundcherry or physalis, this little orange berry is beloved in cooking and pastry.
The fruit grows in a beautiful bell-shaped veined chalice, it is fragrant and has a particular, slightly bitter flavour.
It is ideal for making jams and jellies and is perfect with chocolate.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Rambutan
Rambutan
It resembles the more famous Lychee and is eaten fresh after the outer skin is removed.
In Asia, it is often used for the production of rice and fruit-based desserts!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Litchi
Litchi
Such a wonderfully fragrant white pulp, like a fresh rose!
Lychee is used for the preparation of tasty desserts and smoothies, but also in cocktails or savoury dishes.
It is a perfect accompaniment to fish; the only care is to combine it with slightly sour flavours to balance the sweetness of the fruit.
AVAILABILITY: January and from July to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mangosteen
Mangosteen
The dark colour of the peel hides delicious wedges with a delicate and slightly bittersweet flavor.
Vaguely reminiscent of lychee, but it's tastier!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 12° C.
Kumquat
Kumquat
Kumquat, also known as Chinese Mandarin, is an oval citrus fruit of about 3-4 cm.
This fruit must be washed well because you have to eat it with all the peel and it is in the peel that the sweetness is concentrated!
A fresh taste, with a sour and sweet flavour at the same time, similar to orange.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Lime
Lime
The round fruit with a diameter of about 6 centimetres can be recognized by its dark green colour and thick skin.
Limes are slightly smaller than lemons and also a little less acidic.
Not only is the light green pulp tasty, but limes also stand out for their aromatic scent.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
Pomelo
Pomelo
It is the largest citrus fruit in nature, a truly incredible fruit with a taste similar to an orange.
Great to be consumed fresh, to prepare cocktails and to accompany beautiful summer salads!
The peel is often used to flavour the most varied recipes.
Purple potato
Purple potato
Purple potatoes are very little known.
They are tubers that, in addition to being original in colour, are also extraordinary and unique in flavour, as they are close to that of chestnuts.
This potato lends itself to different combinations guaranteeing a unique chromatic effect. With the purple potato, you can make everything from the first course to the desserts: everything is possible.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Garden Frutta sweet potatoes, which today arrive in our kitchens from the United States, can be recognized by their orange colour.
They can be baked, boiled or even fried! This nice potato is very versatile and allows you to create delicious savoury or pastry dishes.
They are a superfood that nutritionists recommend in different diets.
Ratte potato
Ratte potato
Ratte potatoes are a particular type of yellow-fleshed potato, elongated in shape, and with a flavour similar to that of chestnuts.
The skin of these potatoes is very thin and delicate. It can be removed very easily by rubbing it with your fingers, but you can also eat it.
Like common potatoes, they can be eaten boiled or baked. They handle cooking very well and can be used to prepare excellent gnocchi or mashed potatoes.
Yellow carrot
Yellow carrot
Carrots are known for their high content of nutrients, especially those that are good for the eyes.
This also applies to yellow carrots, which are rich in one of these substances: lutein.
The root vegetable that grows underground is also popular for its flavour: slightly sweet, slightly less than the purple variety.
Carrots have a bright yellow colour and a crunchy bite.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Purple carrot
Purple carrot
The purple carrot is less known today. It combines the typical nutritional properties of the classic carrot with a significant number of flavonoids and carotenoids, which help fight cellular aging.
Try them baked in the oven for an appetizer or a different side dish!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgettes are a delicious vegetable, very similar to the green ones.
The delicate flavour and very high digestibility are the secrets and added values of yellow zucchini, which have a taste very similar to pumpkin.
In the kitchen, the uses are varied, exactly the same as green zucchini, they can be cooked in a sautéed pan, but also stuffed in the oven or marinated, to be enjoyed both raw and cooked.
Yellow courgette is also perfect for risotto and omelettes, but also as a condiment for simple pasta.
Green bean
Green bean
These long green beans originate in France.
Thin beans have a lot in common with regular beans, although the shape is usually much straighter.
The main difference lies in the slightly more intense and refined taste.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto are also known by the name of Taccole and is the fruit of some herbaceous plants originating in the Mediterranean countries.
If you don't know them, they come in a wide, slightly flattened shape and have a delicate and slightly sweet flavour.
From a nutritional point of view, they contain good amounts of vegetable proteins and starches, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
They also contain folic acid, very important for pregnant women, and mineral salts such as phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
Okra
Okra
Their shape alone is reminiscent of a truly exotic vegetable. Okra looks like a cross between a courgette and a chili (green), about 5-10 centimetres long with vertical ribbed stripes.
They are seeded pods sourced from a tropical herb.
With its slightly savoury flavour, okra is no different from green beans. When you cooked them longer, the texture becomes a little mucous. They are also great for thickening soups and other dishes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 6° C.
Chayotte
Chayotte
Firstly, vegetables are not the first association that comes to mind. Its appearance is more of a mix of a pear and an apple, with deep folds.
The bite of chayote is firm, like an apple. In terms of taste, it is a combination of melon and cucumber.
The softcore that is inside is edible.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 12° C.
Sugar cane
Sugar cane
Sugar cane looks more like bamboo. Exotic stems are responsible for three-quarters of the world's (cane) sugar production.
The Chinese and Indians already knew 25 centuries ago that the juice of this plant is wonderfully sweet.
The stems are white-green, with long fibers.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is an ancient vegetable originating from China, which is used in many ways: especially for candies, liqueurs, jams and various sweets.
Its flavour will be the secret ingredient of your preparations!
Do you want to try it? Add it to the jam ingredients in your fruit tart recipe!
Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass
Lemongrass or Citronella is a plant often used in Asian recipes: it gives a pinch of flavour and aroma to dishes, thanks to the biting taste similar to lemon.
Excellent for preparing fish-based dishes, to marinate or cook in foil. Used in cold dishes, it refreshes and lightens, while in hot ones, it stimulates digestion.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 6° C.
Corn
Corn
It is a vegetable that looks like ordinary corn, but in reality, it's a bit different.
As soon as they are harvested, the cobs begin to transform their starch into sugars, so the taste is sweet.
You can recognize the cobs by their intense yellow colour and white skin.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 3° C.
Boletus (Porcino)
Boletus (Porcino)
Mushrooms are a source of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins!
In fact, among the mineral salts present in mushrooms, we find calcium, iron, manganese and selenium (an important element for our diet that helps us strengthen the immune system).
Garden Frutta porcini mushrooms are always fresh and carefully selected!
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Baked, sautéed or in a risotto: dozens of recipes are available for these fresh Chanterelles!
Collected in the forests of Romania and Lithuania, they are checked, certified and shipped in a single day, reaching your trusted dealer fresh!
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
It is an excellent edible mushroom, with a tendentially yellow-gold-orange colour, known by the name of Finferla or Fiammiferino.
Thanks to its intense aromatic-fruity smell, it is very suitable for the preparation of excellent omelettes or “Pasqualina” cakes with a mix of mushrooms. It's also good for compotes or moist mixed mushrooms.
Its intense flavour is preserved during drying and, once dried, you can eat it either when it's dry or pulverized, or by letting it be slightly tempered with warm water.
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
These are sponge-free mushrooms, therefore usable in all their parts of which nothing should be thrown away.
They are used for meat dishes, but also for the preparation of rice and pasta, due to their fibrous and dry consistency which creates a perfect match.
These mushrooms are very rich in water, mineral salts and dietary fiber compared to a truly negligible amount of sodium. Even the iron content is not irrelevant, especially if, as anticipated, you want to use them as a side dish for a nice slice of roast.
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
It's one of the best known and loved mushrooms by Italians since ancient Rome.
The Pioppini, even after harvesting, can last a long time if stored in the refrigerator, keeping their organoleptic qualities unaltered.
As most sliced mushrooms, these lend themselves well to being cooked in combination with egg.
Alternatively, if they’re young and still tightly closed, they are excellent for preserving in oil.
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
“Trombette dei morti” are particularly sought-after mushrooms.
The appearance is not that great. The common name does not encourage consumption and yet it is a mushroom that should not be underestimated because, in many parts of Italy, it is known as the "truffle of the poor".
They have an aromatic taste similar to that of the Scorzone truffle, which goes well with other more delicate ingredients. They can be boiled or cooked in a pan with garlic and extra virgin olive oil to prepare excellent sauces.
In any case, these mushrooms give their best once dried and used in powder or pieces to season first courses.
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morel mushrooms are beautiful mushrooms good to bring to the table following the correct cooking to enjoy them to the fullest.
They are known for their flavour and texture. Even people who are not fans of mushrooms can discover the pleasure of tasting them.
Morels have a unique flavour, almost like meat, with a consistency similar to tender meat, with a natural sweetish taste between hazelnut and herbaceous hints.
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea, more commonly called Ovulo or King's mushrooms, are among the best mushrooms on the planet and have a delicate and extraordinary flavour.
They are inviting and tasty in lots of recipes. They can be used fresh in salads, cut into strips, and served with rocket, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil.
If you prefer them cooked, you can prepare excellent pappardelle or cook them in the oven or you can sauté them in a pan with polenta and pecorino cheese.
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Cardoncello is one of the finest mushrooms among those belonging to the Italian tradition.
The consistency is firm and the mushroom is very fleshy, the smell is pleasant, sometimes aromatic, and the flavour is, on the other hand, sweet but at the same full.
Cardoncello also stands out for its nutritional characteristics. It is characterized by a protein intake. It contains many essential amino acids that are good for the body and support the function of many organs. The same goes for vitamins, which are quite abundant.
It is excellent baked in the oven, perhaps together with potatoes, lamb, and sausage. If cleaned well, it can even be eaten raw in salads.
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Among the Asian varieties of mushrooms, one of the most popular is shiitake.
Originally from Japan, it is excellent raw in salads with thyme, pink salt, linseed oil, and soy sauce, while stewed remains a tasty side dish.
A precaution: it is good to use a pan with a lid because they dehydrate easily. We recommend gentle steam cooking.
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enoki mushrooms are characterized by a whitish colour and long and very thin stems.
Their flavour is delicate and slightly sweet. It is important to remember they are pleasantly crunchy in the mouth.
Ideal for preparing tasty soups, enoki mushrooms are health concentrates as they have antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Furthermore, it should be remembered their preventive efficacy on the most serious senile diseases such as Alzheimer's, thanks to the presence of beta-d-glucan, an antigen typical of different types of fungi.
Basil
Basil
An unmistakable scent: basil is the king of aromatic herbs.
Good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it is also rich in beta-carotene.
It has been used in Italy for centuries, and today it is famous all around the world thanks to the amazing Genoese pesto.
An original way to consume basil is to fry it in batter and serve it as a side dish: a delicious alternative to French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Parsley
Parsley
Fresh, slightly spicy, and above all healthy.
What many people don't know is that this fresh herb is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, which helps the body absorb calcium.
This bright green grass comes in several varieties. Flat-leaf parsley and curly parsley are directly related.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Rosemary
Rosemary
The aroma of rosemary is very distinctive and recognizable.
The taste is intense and reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisines, but use it sparingly: it will easily prevail over your recipe.
The twigs grow on a hardy shrub, with needle-like leaves in two colours: dark green on top, white below.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Sage
Sage
Sage is an aromatic and officinal plant widespread in temperate regions.
It is well known for its warm and penetrating aroma, therefore used in the kitchen as a seasoning, adapting to many dishes of Italian cuisine.
In Italian cuisine, sage can appear from appetizers to desserts. Despite its variety of uses, this plant is mainly used to flavour meat.
One of the main characteristics of this aromatic herb is its great digestive power; for this reason, it is often used in herbal teas or decoctions at the end of a meal.
Oregano
Oregano
In the dry form, the influence of oregano on recipes is stronger, but in many dishes the slightly milder taste of fresh grass is preferable.
The sturdy twigs are green-purple. Green, pointed leaves sprout. It is important to add fresh oregano at the end of cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Marjoram
Marjoram
The herb has been used for at least twenty centuries, although fresh marjoram was known primarily as a remedy for ailments back then.
Nowadays, this herb is mainly known in Mediterranean cuisine. Marjoram is instantly recognizable in many Provencal recipes, often paired with oregano.
The perfume is intense, almost like thyme; with a fresh, sweet, and salty flavour. Compared to oregano, marjoram has a slightly milder flavour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Although tarragon originates from Central Asia, it is the great French chefs who have given this herb its reputation.
It is a green herb with a delicate and slightly sweet aroma that tends slightly to anise and pepper.
Elongated thin leaves grow on the long stems of the tarragon plant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Fennel
Fennel
Fennel or wild fennel is an herbaceous plant that can grow spontaneously on the coasts of the Mediterranean.
It is a very versatile food. It's used raw to enrich mixed salads, but you can also cook it to enrich the most varied culinary preparations.
Fennel has a good amount of water, but it also contains vitamins, minerals, and numerous molecules with nutraceutical value, such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids.
Chives
Chives
It is an excellent alternative to the more well-known onion flavour and has a taste that goes perfectly with cooked vegetables, meat and fish.
The plant is often used to flavour green or tomato salads, omelettes, potatoes, soups and quiches. Together with celery and carrot, it is a delicate alternative for sautéing sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Thyme
Thyme
Thyme is one of the most popular herbs of Mediterranean cuisine, it is excellent for flavouring dishes and, thanks to its digestive properties, it is used in numerous liqueurs.
We suggest you a tasty recipe that is quick to prepare: a savoury zucchini and thyme pie!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Coriander
Coriander
Coriander isn't just similar in appearance to parsley, which the herb is related to, but the flavour is also very similar, although fresh cilantro has a stronger one.
The taste is best described as slightly sweet, with a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Chervil
Chervil
This aromatic herb is very similar to parsley, much more delicate.
The chervil leaves are light green and turn red in autumn.
The aroma is reminiscent of parsley and anise and is added to soups, broths, white meats such as chicken and rabbit or eggs.
It also goes well with legumes such as beans, broad beans and peas.
Myrtle
Myrtle
Myrtle immediately reminds us of Sardinia and the very famous liqueur!
Have you ever thought of using it in the kitchen? Not only for jam but also real recipes.
We want to give you a first suggestion, try marinating the chicken in myrtle leaves, you will not be disappointed!
Savory
Savory
Savory is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean and is rich in active ingredients, vitamins and mineral salts.
In the kitchen, it goes well with salads, cheeses, meat and for the preparation of sauces and gravies.
It can be used both fresh and dried, while a very particular combination is that with legumes since it promotes digestion.
Glasswort
Glasswort
Glasswort is a sea vegetable grown in saline conditions.
It is no surprise that the taste also has that salty, savoury flavour.
It can be cooked but raw it is good too, as an unexpected salty addition to a salad, for example.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa is a plant that has boasts various antispasmodic and antioxidant properties and effective against insomnia and stress.
Not everyone knows that leaves can also be used in cooking as a cooking ingredient.
They can be added to salads, taking advantage of their lemon-like flavour, with a slight mentholated aftertaste.
You can use them to flavour meat, soups, legume soups or to make excellent liqueurs.
Dill
Dill
Dill is an aromatic plant used in many areas of the world.
It is not uncommon to find bread or cheeses flavoured with the slight aroma of anise and fennel of dill.
It can also be used to flavour fish dishes, salads, eggs, and potatoes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Mint
Mint
The mint leaves have an unmistakable scent!
You can use them in many dishes to give a fresh and summery touch.
Perfect ally of seasonal drinks, it is just what you need to fight the first heat!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Sakura Mix
Sakura Mix
Garden Frutta Sakura Mix sprouts lend themselves to enriching salads, canapés, appetizers, soups, and broths.
They are ideal for flavouring extra virgin olive oil and cheeses to create delicious alternatives to the classic Genoese pesto with oriental and intense notes.
Fresh sprouts are versatile, also use them to decorate delicious fish dishes, croutons, and the most delicious fillings!
Cress
Cress
It is an edible plant characterized by tall, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
It tastes similar to a fresh pea, so much so that it goes perfectly with dishes with a strong and sour taste.
Good to eat and beautiful to look at for its decorative shape.
Soybean
Soybean
Soybeans are very rich in water, vitamins, especially vitamin C, and mineral salts that are precious for our body.
They can be considered natural supplements that also help us stimulate diuresis and detoxify the body.
Soybeans bring various benefits to our bodies: they help keep cholesterol at bay by thinning the blood; support the work of the intestine thanks to the supply of fiber that promotes regularity and counteracts constipation.
Wild garlic
Wild garlic
Wild garlic is a plant that grows near humid places. It is almost unknown in Italy and is rarely used in the kitchen.
Both the bulb and the leaves can be used. The taste of wild garlic is stronger than common garlic.
In particular, the minced bulb can be used to season sauces, to flavour potatoes, soups, and omelettes.
Borage
Borage
Borage is a wild plant widely used in cooking. The leaves are used to remove the fluff, usually after boiling.
The leaves are excellent fried with batter or used to fill ravioli and tortellini or simply chopped and made into an omelette.
They can also be used to flavour various dishes with their sour taste that vaguely recalls cucumber.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is popular with consumers who are looking for a more delicate taste. Pepper is also often used in powder form.
Cayenne pepper is long and shiny, and the longer ones become slightly curved. The pepper can be red, yellow, or green.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 7 out of 10
Serrano pepper
Serrano pepper
If you are a fan of Jalapeños and are looking to take the next leap on the spiciness scale, then the next step will be the Serrano pepper.
Serrano has a light but recognizable flavor, a moderate spiciness but extremely fast to arrive in the mouth.
SPICINESS: 5 out of 10
Padrón
Padrón
They are typical products of Galicia, Spain, which is why they are also known as the chili peppers of the Camino de Santiago!
They can also be eaten raw but the version that includes them fried in oil and served sprinkled with coarse salt, excellent to accompany an aperitif, is widespread!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 1 out of 10
Poblano chilli
Poblano chilli
Their size and girth give the Poblano the appearance of sweet pepper.
The subtle and slightly spicy taste is also reminiscent of sweet peppers.
Officially, this pepper is known by two names: fresh like Poblano, dried like Ancho.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8° C.
SPICINESS: 2 out of 10
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is one of the peppers we would call mild.
Because it is slightly less spicy, Jalapeño lends itself to being used whole or half in some recipes.
Jalapeño is most commonly sold in red and green. The peppers are 4 to 7 centimetres long, with glossy skin and the shape of a cone. Incidentally, Jalapeño loses some of its spiciness when the seeds and membranes are removed.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 4 out of 10
Habanero
Habanero
Habanero peppers are quite popular; their unmistakable flavour is a must for those who are passionate.
The time wasters abstain. Their spiciness is no joke!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
SPICINESS: 9 out of 10
Rawit chili
Rawit chili
Proceed with caution when cooking with rawit.
It is the favourite pepper of Thai and Indonesian chefs and home cooks.
The shape of the pepper is small and elongated. The skin appears waxy and has a bright red or green colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 8 out of 10
Naga Jolokia
Naga Jolokia
Until 2007, Naga Jolokia had the honour of being the hottest pepper in the world.
It would not seem harmless from this pepper; its dimensions are modest, from 5 to 8 centimetres in length and from 2 to 3 centimetres in diameter.
The skin is slightly wrinkled and the shape looks more like a miniature sweet pepper.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Trinidad scorpion
Trinidad scorpion
It is a really hot pepper that owes its name to its shape, which resembles the tail of a scorpion.
The colour is red and the shape is a lantern. It is mainly used to prepare oil and very spicy sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Turmeric
Turmeric
Turmeric has a wonderful spice with a strong flavour that reminds of saffron. The taste is more intense if you choose to buy the fresh product.
Turmeric root has been used since ancient times and was considered a product with magical properties.
You can use it to prepare tea and infusions, to season serving dishes, and as a touch of colour in some sweet recipes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Cassava
Cassava
Cassava is a typical plant of South America that is used in lots of recipes.
It cannot be eaten raw and the peel must be removed.
Peel it and cook it in water for 30 minutes. Then cut it into strips and fry it in boiling oil.
You will get some exotic French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
It is an edible root that has been rediscovered in recent years for the preparation of tasty recipes.
It is appreciated for its pleasant flavour reminiscent of potatoes and artichokes and also because it does not contain starch or gluten.
Try it baked in the oven with a veil of Parmesan, salt, and pepper!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger has countless properties! It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, digestive, and against disorders related to nausea.
In the kitchen, it is excellent as a spice or you can add it to desserts and smoothies.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Salsify
Salsify
It is a plant that grows spontaneously in northern Italy but it is also cultivated (for example in Piedmont).
In the kitchen, the roots are used because they are low in calories and rich in fiber. Salsify boasts remarkable health properties, which is why it is much more than just a vegetable to put on the table.
Our advice is to savour it plain with extra virgin olive oil, whole sea salt, a few drops of lemon juice, and if you like, ground black pepper.
Galanga
Galanga
Galangal is a root with a pungent flavour that resembles ginger and is used above all to season savoury dishes and as a base for drinks and natural remedies for purifying the body.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Yam
Yam
Yams are irregularly shaped root tubers that are pulled out of the ground in every size.
Yam is similar to sweet potato in taste. The skin can go from light to dark brown, with hair-like root shoots.
The consistency is firm with white, yellow, or pink colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Horseradish
Horseradish
Horseradish is a large white root with a cylindrical shape and a strong, decisive flavor.
You can use it to prepare accompanying sauces for boiled meat, or you can grate it directly on the food.
In the Trieste cuisine, it is combined with cooked ham!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Lotus roots
Lotus roots
The lotus root is the least known part of this wonderful plant. It contains lots of virtues, as well as being excellent in the kitchen.
NOTICE: It must never be raw.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Eddo
Eddo
This potato-like tuber is very rich in iron and calcium.
To consume it is necessary to peel it and cut it into small pieces to cook in the oven, in a pot, or fried.
It is often used in soups to add flavour and texture!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Parsnip
Parsnip
Before the arrival of the potato in Europe, they were a very popular food.
The roots look like large, white-yellow carrots. Parsnips are slightly sweeter than carrots.
If you taste careful, you can even perceive a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Parsley root
Parsley root
Parsley root is not very common in Italy. Unlike traditional parsley, it is grown only for the root: white and with an elongated shape.
It helps to keep blood sugar levels low and to regulate blood pressure. It is recommended for anaemics as it is very rich in iron.
The flavour is close to that of carrot and it can be used as an ingredient in soups and minestrone or served raw in salads or alone with oil and lemon juice!
Turnip
Turnip
Turnips are tender and sweet, but they can also have a spicy aftertaste. Their flavor can be compared to that of tender radishes.
Like a true spring vegetable, turnips are perfectly paired with other spring vegetables.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Banana leaf
Banana leaf
The large green leaves are NOT edible, but they look attractive.
The slightly ribbed, round, or square leaves work well as a natural packaging for a rice dish. They can also be used as a decorative way to serve sushi or sashimi
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Goji berries
Goji berries
Traditional Chinese medicine gives Goji Berries, also known as fruits of youth, numerous curative and preventive properties.
The fruit is red-orange, slightly elongated. It has a diameter of 1-2 cm and several flattened seeds inside.
This fruit is rich in antioxidants and there is a belief that its consumption preserves health by ensuring a long life.
Date
Date
Dates have been considered a fruit of paradise for centuries, miraculous for their numerous nutritional virtues.
Surely given their high caloric intake, you have to be careful not to eat too many, but their sweetness is a whim that is impossible to give up!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi berries are grape-sized and resemble a cut kiwi. Unlike kiwis, the skin of kiwi berries is not fuzzy. Kiwi berries are green to brown in colour, with a bright green inside.
Enthusiasts will find the flavour wonderfully sweet and aromatic.
AVAILABILITY: February, March, August and September.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Guava
Guava
Excellent to eat with a spoon or to squeeze to enjoy a sweet and refreshing juice.
The peel can also be eaten without problems.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Naranjilla
Naranjilla
This curious fruit, typical of South America, is called Lulo or Naranjilla.
It has a green pulp rich in juice but with a characteristic sour taste.
The fruit is mainly used to produce sweetened fruit juices.
Excellent as an ingredient for a fruit salad, a smoothie or simply to be eaten raw, after peeling it.
Limequats
Limequats
They are among the smallest citrus varieties. Each fruit measures only 3-4 cm.
The pulp inside is yellow. The limequat seeds are edible, so the fruit can be eaten whole
AVAILABILITY: From August to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
Thanks to the very high amount of nutrients it contains, it is part of the superfood category.
A chest with a fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C: its heart is made up of numerous orange or yellow fruits, whose seeds are a source of protein and potassium, calcium, and iron.
It is a fruit of truly enormous dimensions: in the largest specimens, it can contain up to 500 bulbs of pulp, in short, so much food to feed an entire family.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Durian
Durian
Durian is a large oval fruit with incredibly thorny skin.
Outside its place of origin, it is known above all for its particular strong and penetrating smell.
But don't be discouraged: inside it contains a soft, sweet, and creamy pulp, a real delicacy!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Feijoa
Feijoa
Feijoa is a tasty small tropical fruit. It has green skin and white pulp with an intense aroma, its flavour is sweet and sour and it is often described as a mix between pineapple and strawberry flavours.
It is great to eat it fresh with a teaspoon, while it is incredibly refreshing left to infuse with water and lemon.
Guanabana
Guanabana
The Guanabana outer skin is green but it has a sweet and creamy white pulp, perfect for making desserts and smoothies.
It is a large fruit that can reach 30 cm. You will not be able to miss it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Cherimoya
Cherimoya
Exotic and fragrant, it contains a tasty pulp with a sweet flavour.
It can be enjoyed alone or in addition to other fruits in a fruit salad. It is also well suited for the preparation of smoothies and slushes.
Mamey sapote
Mamey sapote
This fruit is rare since it is not easy to find.
The plant produces medium-sized fruits similar to green apples that turn yellow when fully ripe.
The peel is not edible, and the sweet pulp can recall the red banana with hints of vanilla. Its texture, when fully ripe, is reminiscent of that of avocado, and its colour is white or creamy yellow. The seeds have narcotic properties.
Salak
Salak
Also known as Snake Fruit, it is characterized by a teardrop shape and a thick outer skin of shades between brown and reddish, reminiscent of snake scales.
For those who taste it for the first time, the taste of this curious tropical fruit may recall a mix of pineapple, honey, citrus with a flavour that is halfway between sweet and sour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Pepino
Pepino
Originally from the Andes, it is a fruit with a delicate flavour.
The shape is oval and, in terms of appearance, it resembles a melon but is made unmistakable by the smooth skin with purple streaks on a yellow-orange base.
Once opened, it has a compact pulp with a lively light-yellow colour.
The seeds are completely edible: try them roasted in a pan!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Tamarind
Tamarind
The fruit of this tree is a legume: a pod about 10 cm long, light brown or green.
Rich in mineral salts, vitamins, and fibers, tamarind helps to regulate blood pressure and to keep cholesterol under control. With its pulp creams, you can make sauces and syrups!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Citrus Medica
Citrus Medica
It is a curious citrus, a variety of cedar with particular segments.
Its peel is often left to ferment or candied. It is also used for the preparation of liqueurs!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Green asparagus
Green asparagus
The Peruvian green asparagus is characterized by its tender texture, which allows it to be eaten without being peeled, making preparation faster.
The taste is typically intense, which differs from the delicate one of white.
You can prepare the green asparagus in combination with strong flavours that will enhance it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
White asparagus
White asparagus
It is a very used product for dishes. You can accompany it with eggs, use it in risottos or tasty savoury pies.
This product of ours is available throughout the year, as we buy it from Peru!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables are so tiny but so rich in taste.
Be surprised and surprise others too by serving them!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 4 and 8° C.
Edible flowers
Edible flowers
In addition to the traditional courgette flowers, which are among the most consumed, there ame many others that can be eaten.
They are called edible flowers and are widely used in restaurant kitchens for floral arrangements that go beyond aesthetics!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Strawberry
Strawberry
It is a very sweet fruit, rich in vitamin C and xylitol. The secret to a dazzling smile! Strawberry also stands out for its excellent characteristics of flavour, aroma and colour. There are many healthy virtues: they have a very high antioxidant power (20 times higher than other foods) and a rich amount of vitamin C compared to citrus fruits.
That's why strawberry is among the first places in the foods that keep you young in the ranking drawn up by the USDA, the US agency for agriculture.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry is the symbol of summer: one leads to another!
A refreshing fruit that accompanies us in many summer snacks, rich in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and phosphorus!
Raspberry
Raspberry
For optimal growth, a lot of attention and care are needed, as well as a particular climate.
Cool nights and warm sunny days are required. Fresh and with an intense flavour, this little fruit is rich in calcium and vitamin C.
It is very popular in the kitchen for the preparation of desserts, fruit salads, and ice cream.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Blueberry
Blueberry
Garden Frutta fresh blueberries: a delight that comes from our productions in Trentino. With their rounded shape and crunchy skin, they are a delight for the eyes and palate.
They are rich in vitamin C and very sweet, we are sure you can't wait to eat a handful!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Blackberries
Blackberries
They are a source of antioxidants, have diuretic properties and are rich in folic acid.
These berries fight cellular aging and prostration. Eat them fresh, in jams, desserts, and ice cream; they are always tasty on the palate!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4 ° C.
Redcurrant
Redcurrant
This berry with a sweet and sour taste is rarely missing in the decoration of a dish or a cocktail.
Beauty is combined with the versatility of fruit rich in citric acid, vitamin C, flavonoids and anthocyanins.
A mix of properties that has an astringent, refreshing and protective effect on the retina, vessels and capillaries.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
White currant
White currant
The white currant, among all the small fruits, is one of the rarest and most particular.
The fruits of white currant are rich in nutrients: citric and malic acid, vitamin C, flavonoids, polyunsaturated acids and trace elements.
Their action is astringent, refreshing, and anti- inflammatory. They are useful for the circulatory system and for preventing infections.
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Black currant is known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. It is also useful against conjunctivitis, allergy and tiredness.
The fruits are rich in citric acid, malic acid, vitamin C, trace elements, polyunsaturated acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins, and are useful for their astringent, vasoprotector-capillarotropic, retinal and refreshing action.
They are therefore indicated, in the form of juice or infusion, for capillary fragility and couperose.
Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is a fruit rich in vitamins, trace elements and nutrients useful for preserving psychophysical well-being.
If you love sour flavours, you can eat it as a delicious snack to break your mid-morning or afternoon hunger.
If, on the other hand, you prefer sweeter and more delicate flavours, you can put it in a fruit salad in combination with apricots, bananas, blueberries, pears or apples.
This fruit is also used as a decoration for desserts or for meat or fish dishes or as a basic ingredient for jellies, syrups, jams and marmalades.
Wild strawberry
Wild strawberry
During a walk in the mountains, all of us were unable to resist the taste and amazement of wild strawberries; so much that our mind still retains a nostalgic memory of their scent!
You can enjoy our wild strawberries plain, use them for sweets and jams or accompany them with a spoonful of custard!
Wild Bilberry
Wild Bilberry
The berries of the wild blueberry have a high number of organic acids. Thanks to it, you can begin to benefit from their action to help circulation and protect the capillaries.
Drinking a glass of wild blueberry juice will help you to support the elasticity of your blood vessels, to counteract phenomena such as slowed circulation and the feeling of always having heavy legs, especially in summer.
Consuming wild blueberry daily will help boost your health. The wild bilberry also contains many vitamins, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.
Wild Cranberry
Wild Cranberry
Cranberries are small berries with round or oval shapes.
The colour goes from red to dark red. The pulp of the cranberry is white and has a sweet and sour taste.
Cranberries are particularly popular with consumers during the holiday season.
They go well with game dishes and other fruits.
AVAILABILITY: January and from September to December.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2 and 4° C.
Watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon is a red pulp fruit made up of over 90% water. For this reason, it is a nice ally against the heat in summer!
Thirst-quenching, refreshing and with a sweet flavour, it has a very low- calorie intake.
You can enjoy it alone, in large fruit salads, or you can indulge yourself by creating imaginative fruit cocktails with lemon juice, fresh mint, brown sugar and vodka for those who want it!
Melon
Melon
Juicy and refreshing, melon is the fruit of summer!
Rich in water and readily assimilated sugars, melon hydrates, quenches thirst and gives energy without weighing you down.
It is used in many recipes, from the most traditional such as desserts and ice creams to the most particular to accompany white meat.
Yellow melon
Yellow melon
Sweet and juicy, the yellow melon is an ally of our health.
With its white pulp with yellowish shades, thirst-quenching, it offers a valid relief from the summer heat. Potassium gives energy to the body and makes you forget tiredness. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, powerful natural antioxidants.
To enjoy a refreshing drink, we recommend extracting the melon juice with lemon and a mint leaf!
Coconut
Coconut
With an unmistakable taste and very rich in nutrients, coconut is an essential fruit!
It reminds us of the sea, the beach and makes us want to go on vacation.
Its uses are innumerable: pulp, water, leaves and peel are used to cooking cosmetics ... it really is the tree of life!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 5 and 15° C.
Pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple is an incredible fruit, used in many ways in the kitchen: the stem is used for anti-inflammatory and digestive purposes while the leaves are used to produce ropes and fabrics.
The degreasing and refreshing properties make it a valid ingredient in recipes that include meat, fish and vegetables.
Pineapple is also a good source of vitamins and salts such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and is very rich in bromelain.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapple
Baby pineapples have a lot in common with the usual pineapples.
The small version is similar in appearance and tastes the same. The pulp is soft and always sweet.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Plantains
Plantains
Plantains are the member of the banana family that cannot be eaten raw.
They can be cooked in a pan, fried or grilled.
The fruit is characterized by its high starch content. The delicious sweet flavour that plantains are so famous for, only comes out after cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 12° C.
Mini bananas
Mini bananas
Consumers or restaurant guests who are used to regular bananas will be pleasantly surprised at the sight of the mini bananas.
A real banana in appearance and a real eye-catcher in size. Mini bananas are only 6 to 8 centimetres long.
They are delicious and sweet. Their thinner peel makes this banana variety easier to peel.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 10 and 13° C.
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon is a different type of persimmon from the one we are used to: the fruit is larger and has a firmer pulp.
The flavour is exquisite and sugary, similar to that of apricot.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 2°C.
Carambola
Carambola
Carambola is a particular fruit, known by the name of star fruit due to the characteristic star shape that the slices take once cut!
It is often used to decorate cakes and cocktails but you can also use it as a juice for exotic drinks: it has a high concentration of vitamin C.
The starfruit can be eaten whole, including peel and seeds.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 7 and 10° C.
Avocado
Avocado
Avocado is a good fruit both to eat raw and to use in combination with other ingredients to prepare delicious recipes. The important thing is that it is ready to eat!
Look for the Garden Frutta production from your trusted retailer: you can find avocado ready to eat (we also write it on the label!) Or unripe, to ripen at home. It only takes a few days at room temperature, even better next to other fruit, and you can enjoy it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 5° C.
Mango
Mango
Mango is a very popular fruit, now widespread and also consumed in our country.
The taste is sweet and very sugary, with fruity hints reminiscent of peach, pineapple and orange.
Unlike many fruits, the colour of the mango peel does not indicate the degree of ripeness: if it is soft to the touch, it is ready to be consumed!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 8 and 10° C.
Papaya
Papaya
Papaya is a sweet and aromatic fruit that conquers from the first bite.
It is generally eaten raw, peeled and seedless. It is excellent on its own or in smoothies, fruit salads and with cereals and yogurt, perfect for a healthy and tasty snack!
Papaya seeds are edible, they can be ground and used as a substitute for pepper or mixed in salad dressings.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya
Formosa papaya is one of the largest papaya varieties, with its weight up to 3 kg.
The pulp is orange with small black seeds in the centre. The flavour is sweet and aromatic.
La Formosa stands out for its delicate scent. The peel skin is greenish-yellow.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Maracuja
Maracuja
Maracuja belongs to the passion fruit family.
Inside it, you will find the yellow-orange pulp, rich in small edible seeds. The taste is sweet and sour.
When the passion fruit is ripe, the skin becomes wrinkled and the association with rotten fruit is easy to do. But in reality, a ripe maracuja is not only a delicacy, it also contains important nutrients.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Passion fruit
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is delicious to eat on its own: simply open it in two and taste the jelly-like pulp with a teaspoon.
It is also used for the preparation of many juices, cocktails and drinks.
We like to use the juice of this incredible fruit to season the fruit salad and give it a real exotic touch!
When the peel becomes slightly soft to the touch, it is the perfect time to consume it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Tamarillo
Tamarillo
Tamarillos are also known as tree tomatoes. This nickname is no coincidence: their red colour and oval shape are reminiscent of a tomato.
Both are also part of the same family of crops, native to the Andes. This makes the tamarillo technically a fruit vegetable.
Inside, the tamarillo is orange, with small (edible) seeds in the pulp. The flavour is sweet and intense, but avoid the bitter peel which doesn't taste very pleasant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Granadilla
Granadilla
Granadilla, what goodness!
We advise you to cut it into two parts and collect the pulp with a spoon: the sweet and sour taste will win you over!
Granadilla is also an amazing ingredient for exotic smoothies and cocktails.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit
Pitaya is a sweet exotic fruit typical of Central America.
The fantastic flavour and the colourful peel contain a concentrate of benefits for the body.
Tasting it is very simple: it can be sliced, peeled or cut in half and eaten with a spoon!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature between 6 and 10° C.
Yellow dragon fruit
Yellow dragon fruit
The yellow dragon fruit is a fruit with a sweet and aromatic flavour.
It has white and creamy pulp with black dots similar to those of kiwi and the taste is reminiscent of that of melon.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended temperature around 10° C.
Kiwano
Kiwano
Kiwano melon, as the stories tell, owes its name to the resemblance to the more common kiwi.
It has a slightly intense, watery flavour, reminiscent of cucumber and vaguely banana, although it has a slightly sweet and sour aftertaste.
Hard to describe!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 18° C.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
This wonderful fruit hides its true magic inside, in the myriad of red beans that make up its pulp!
Depending on its size, the Pomegranate Garden Fruit can be enjoyed in different ways: the smaller sized fruit is usually used to be squeezed and drunk as a juice; the fruit with the largest caliber is suitable for being shelled and eaten naturally.
A real cure-all for health!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Fig
Fig
Figs: very sweet and full of energy!
This fruit can be used to prepare delicious jams and cakes, as well as the more particular applications in risottos and with meats and cured meats.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 5° C.
Physalis
Physalis
Called groundcherry or physalis, this little orange berry is beloved in cooking and pastry.
The fruit grows in a beautiful bell-shaped veined chalice, it is fragrant and has a particular, slightly bitter flavour.
It is ideal for making jams and jellies and is perfect with chocolate.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Rambutan
Rambutan
It resembles the more famous Lychee and is eaten fresh after the outer skin is removed.
In Asia, it is often used for the production of rice and fruit-based desserts!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Litchi
Litchi
Such a wonderfully fragrant white pulp, like a fresh rose!
Lychee is used for the preparation of tasty desserts and smoothies, but also in cocktails or savoury dishes.
It is a perfect accompaniment to fish; the only care is to combine it with slightly sour flavours to balance the sweetness of the fruit.
AVAILABILITY: January and from July to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mangosteen
Mangosteen
The dark colour of the peel hides delicious wedges with a delicate and slightly bittersweet flavor.
Vaguely reminiscent of lychee, but it's tastier!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 12° C.
Kumquat
Kumquat
Kumquat, also known as Chinese Mandarin, is an oval citrus fruit of about 3-4 cm.
This fruit must be washed well because you have to eat it with all the peel and it is in the peel that the sweetness is concentrated!
A fresh taste, with a sour and sweet flavour at the same time, similar to orange.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 10° C.
Lime
Lime
The round fruit with a diameter of about 6 centimetres can be recognized by its dark green colour and thick skin.
Limes are slightly smaller than lemons and also a little less acidic.
Not only is the light green pulp tasty, but limes also stand out for their aromatic scent.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
Pomelo
Pomelo
It is the largest citrus fruit in nature, a truly incredible fruit with a taste similar to an orange.
Great to be consumed fresh, to prepare cocktails and to accompany beautiful summer salads!
The peel is often used to flavour the most varied recipes.
Purple potato
Purple potato
Purple potatoes are very little known.
They are tubers that, in addition to being original in colour, are also extraordinary and unique in flavour, as they are close to that of chestnuts.
This potato lends itself to different combinations guaranteeing a unique chromatic effect. With the purple potato, you can make everything from the first course to the desserts: everything is possible.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Garden Frutta sweet potatoes, which today arrive in our kitchens from the United States, can be recognized by their orange colour.
They can be baked, boiled or even fried! This nice potato is very versatile and allows you to create delicious savoury or pastry dishes.
They are a superfood that nutritionists recommend in different diets.
Ratte potato
Ratte potato
Ratte potatoes are a particular type of yellow-fleshed potato, elongated in shape, and with a flavour similar to that of chestnuts.
The skin of these potatoes is very thin and delicate. It can be removed very easily by rubbing it with your fingers, but you can also eat it.
Like common potatoes, they can be eaten boiled or baked. They handle cooking very well and can be used to prepare excellent gnocchi or mashed potatoes.
Yellow carrot
Yellow carrot
Carrots are known for their high content of nutrients, especially those that are good for the eyes.
This also applies to yellow carrots, which are rich in one of these substances: lutein.
The root vegetable that grows underground is also popular for its flavour: slightly sweet, slightly less than the purple variety.
Carrots have a bright yellow colour and a crunchy bite.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Purple carrot
Purple carrot
The purple carrot is less known today. It combines the typical nutritional properties of the classic carrot with a significant number of flavonoids and carotenoids, which help fight cellular aging.
Try them baked in the oven for an appetizer or a different side dish!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgette
Yellow courgettes are a delicious vegetable, very similar to the green ones.
The delicate flavour and very high digestibility are the secrets and added values of yellow zucchini, which have a taste very similar to pumpkin.
In the kitchen, the uses are varied, exactly the same as green zucchini, they can be cooked in a sautéed pan, but also stuffed in the oven or marinated, to be enjoyed both raw and cooked.
Yellow courgette is also perfect for risotto and omelettes, but also as a condiment for simple pasta.
Green bean
Green bean
These long green beans originate in France.
Thin beans have a lot in common with regular beans, although the shape is usually much straighter.
The main difference lies in the slightly more intense and refined taste.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto
Mangiatutto are also known by the name of Taccole and is the fruit of some herbaceous plants originating in the Mediterranean countries.
If you don't know them, they come in a wide, slightly flattened shape and have a delicate and slightly sweet flavour.
From a nutritional point of view, they contain good amounts of vegetable proteins and starches, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
They also contain folic acid, very important for pregnant women, and mineral salts such as phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
Okra
Okra
Their shape alone is reminiscent of a truly exotic vegetable. Okra looks like a cross between a courgette and a chili (green), about 5-10 centimetres long with vertical ribbed stripes.
They are seeded pods sourced from a tropical herb.
With its slightly savoury flavour, okra is no different from green beans. When you cooked them longer, the texture becomes a little mucous. They are also great for thickening soups and other dishes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 6° C.
Chayotte
Chayotte
Firstly, vegetables are not the first association that comes to mind. Its appearance is more of a mix of a pear and an apple, with deep folds.
The bite of chayote is firm, like an apple. In terms of taste, it is a combination of melon and cucumber.
The softcore that is inside is edible.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 12° C.
Sugar cane
Sugar cane
Sugar cane looks more like bamboo. Exotic stems are responsible for three-quarters of the world's (cane) sugar production.
The Chinese and Indians already knew 25 centuries ago that the juice of this plant is wonderfully sweet.
The stems are white-green, with long fibers.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 8° C.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is an ancient vegetable originating from China, which is used in many ways: especially for candies, liqueurs, jams and various sweets.
Its flavour will be the secret ingredient of your preparations!
Do you want to try it? Add it to the jam ingredients in your fruit tart recipe!
Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass
Lemongrass or Citronella is a plant often used in Asian recipes: it gives a pinch of flavour and aroma to dishes, thanks to the biting taste similar to lemon.
Excellent for preparing fish-based dishes, to marinate or cook in foil. Used in cold dishes, it refreshes and lightens, while in hot ones, it stimulates digestion.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 6° C.
Corn
Corn
It is a vegetable that looks like ordinary corn, but in reality, it's a bit different.
As soon as they are harvested, the cobs begin to transform their starch into sugars, so the taste is sweet.
You can recognize the cobs by their intense yellow colour and white skin.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 3° C.
Boletus (Porcino)
Boletus (Porcino)
Mushrooms are a source of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins!
In fact, among the mineral salts present in mushrooms, we find calcium, iron, manganese and selenium (an important element for our diet that helps us strengthen the immune system).
Garden Frutta porcini mushrooms are always fresh and carefully selected!
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Cantharellus Cibarius (Finferlo)
Baked, sautéed or in a risotto: dozens of recipes are available for these fresh Chanterelles!
Collected in the forests of Romania and Lithuania, they are checked, certified and shipped in a single day, reaching your trusted dealer fresh!
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
Cantharellus Lutescens (Finferla)
It is an excellent edible mushroom, with a tendentially yellow-gold-orange colour, known by the name of Finferla or Fiammiferino.
Thanks to its intense aromatic-fruity smell, it is very suitable for the preparation of excellent omelettes or “Pasqualina” cakes with a mix of mushrooms. It's also good for compotes or moist mixed mushrooms.
Its intense flavour is preserved during drying and, once dried, you can eat it either when it's dry or pulverized, or by letting it be slightly tempered with warm water.
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
Armillaria Mellea (Chiodino)
These are sponge-free mushrooms, therefore usable in all their parts of which nothing should be thrown away.
They are used for meat dishes, but also for the preparation of rice and pasta, due to their fibrous and dry consistency which creates a perfect match.
These mushrooms are very rich in water, mineral salts and dietary fiber compared to a truly negligible amount of sodium. Even the iron content is not irrelevant, especially if, as anticipated, you want to use them as a side dish for a nice slice of roast.
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
Agrocybe Aegerita (Pioppino)
It's one of the best known and loved mushrooms by Italians since ancient Rome.
The Pioppini, even after harvesting, can last a long time if stored in the refrigerator, keeping their organoleptic qualities unaltered.
As most sliced mushrooms, these lend themselves well to being cooked in combination with egg.
Alternatively, if they’re young and still tightly closed, they are excellent for preserving in oil.
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
Craterellus Cornucopioides (Trombetta da Morto)
“Trombette dei morti” are particularly sought-after mushrooms.
The appearance is not that great. The common name does not encourage consumption and yet it is a mushroom that should not be underestimated because, in many parts of Italy, it is known as the "truffle of the poor".
They have an aromatic taste similar to that of the Scorzone truffle, which goes well with other more delicate ingredients. They can be boiled or cooked in a pan with garlic and extra virgin olive oil to prepare excellent sauces.
In any case, these mushrooms give their best once dried and used in powder or pieces to season first courses.
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morchella (Spugnola)
Morel mushrooms are beautiful mushrooms good to bring to the table following the correct cooking to enjoy them to the fullest.
They are known for their flavour and texture. Even people who are not fans of mushrooms can discover the pleasure of tasting them.
Morels have a unique flavour, almost like meat, with a consistency similar to tender meat, with a natural sweetish taste between hazelnut and herbaceous hints.
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea (Ovulo)
Amanita Caesarea, more commonly called Ovulo or King's mushrooms, are among the best mushrooms on the planet and have a delicate and extraordinary flavour.
They are inviting and tasty in lots of recipes. They can be used fresh in salads, cut into strips, and served with rocket, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil.
If you prefer them cooked, you can prepare excellent pappardelle or cook them in the oven or you can sauté them in a pan with polenta and pecorino cheese.
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Pleurotus Eryngii (Cardoncello)
Cardoncello is one of the finest mushrooms among those belonging to the Italian tradition.
The consistency is firm and the mushroom is very fleshy, the smell is pleasant, sometimes aromatic, and the flavour is, on the other hand, sweet but at the same full.
Cardoncello also stands out for its nutritional characteristics. It is characterized by a protein intake. It contains many essential amino acids that are good for the body and support the function of many organs. The same goes for vitamins, which are quite abundant.
It is excellent baked in the oven, perhaps together with potatoes, lamb, and sausage. If cleaned well, it can even be eaten raw in salads.
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake)
Among the Asian varieties of mushrooms, one of the most popular is shiitake.
Originally from Japan, it is excellent raw in salads with thyme, pink salt, linseed oil, and soy sauce, while stewed remains a tasty side dish.
A precaution: it is good to use a pan with a lid because they dehydrate easily. We recommend gentle steam cooking.
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enokitake (Enoki)
Enoki mushrooms are characterized by a whitish colour and long and very thin stems.
Their flavour is delicate and slightly sweet. It is important to remember they are pleasantly crunchy in the mouth.
Ideal for preparing tasty soups, enoki mushrooms are health concentrates as they have antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Furthermore, it should be remembered their preventive efficacy on the most serious senile diseases such as Alzheimer's, thanks to the presence of beta-d-glucan, an antigen typical of different types of fungi.
Basil
Basil
An unmistakable scent: basil is the king of aromatic herbs.
Good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it is also rich in beta-carotene.
It has been used in Italy for centuries, and today it is famous all around the world thanks to the amazing Genoese pesto.
An original way to consume basil is to fry it in batter and serve it as a side dish: a delicious alternative to French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Parsley
Parsley
Fresh, slightly spicy, and above all healthy.
What many people don't know is that this fresh herb is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, which helps the body absorb calcium.
This bright green grass comes in several varieties. Flat-leaf parsley and curly parsley are directly related.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Rosemary
Rosemary
The aroma of rosemary is very distinctive and recognizable.
The taste is intense and reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisines, but use it sparingly: it will easily prevail over your recipe.
The twigs grow on a hardy shrub, with needle-like leaves in two colours: dark green on top, white below.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Sage
Sage
Sage is an aromatic and officinal plant widespread in temperate regions.
It is well known for its warm and penetrating aroma, therefore used in the kitchen as a seasoning, adapting to many dishes of Italian cuisine.
In Italian cuisine, sage can appear from appetizers to desserts. Despite its variety of uses, this plant is mainly used to flavour meat.
One of the main characteristics of this aromatic herb is its great digestive power; for this reason, it is often used in herbal teas or decoctions at the end of a meal.
Oregano
Oregano
In the dry form, the influence of oregano on recipes is stronger, but in many dishes the slightly milder taste of fresh grass is preferable.
The sturdy twigs are green-purple. Green, pointed leaves sprout. It is important to add fresh oregano at the end of cooking.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Marjoram
Marjoram
The herb has been used for at least twenty centuries, although fresh marjoram was known primarily as a remedy for ailments back then.
Nowadays, this herb is mainly known in Mediterranean cuisine. Marjoram is instantly recognizable in many Provencal recipes, often paired with oregano.
The perfume is intense, almost like thyme; with a fresh, sweet, and salty flavour. Compared to oregano, marjoram has a slightly milder flavour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Although tarragon originates from Central Asia, it is the great French chefs who have given this herb its reputation.
It is a green herb with a delicate and slightly sweet aroma that tends slightly to anise and pepper.
Elongated thin leaves grow on the long stems of the tarragon plant.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Fennel
Fennel
Fennel or wild fennel is an herbaceous plant that can grow spontaneously on the coasts of the Mediterranean.
It is a very versatile food. It's used raw to enrich mixed salads, but you can also cook it to enrich the most varied culinary preparations.
Fennel has a good amount of water, but it also contains vitamins, minerals, and numerous molecules with nutraceutical value, such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids.
Chives
Chives
It is an excellent alternative to the more well-known onion flavour and has a taste that goes perfectly with cooked vegetables, meat and fish.
The plant is often used to flavour green or tomato salads, omelettes, potatoes, soups and quiches. Together with celery and carrot, it is a delicate alternative for sautéing sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Thyme
Thyme
Thyme is one of the most popular herbs of Mediterranean cuisine, it is excellent for flavouring dishes and, thanks to its digestive properties, it is used in numerous liqueurs.
We suggest you a tasty recipe that is quick to prepare: a savoury zucchini and thyme pie!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Coriander
Coriander
Coriander isn't just similar in appearance to parsley, which the herb is related to, but the flavour is also very similar, although fresh cilantro has a stronger one.
The taste is best described as slightly sweet, with a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Chervil
Chervil
This aromatic herb is very similar to parsley, much more delicate.
The chervil leaves are light green and turn red in autumn.
The aroma is reminiscent of parsley and anise and is added to soups, broths, white meats such as chicken and rabbit or eggs.
It also goes well with legumes such as beans, broad beans and peas.
Myrtle
Myrtle
Myrtle immediately reminds us of Sardinia and the very famous liqueur!
Have you ever thought of using it in the kitchen? Not only for jam but also real recipes.
We want to give you a first suggestion, try marinating the chicken in myrtle leaves, you will not be disappointed!
Savory
Savory
Savory is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean and is rich in active ingredients, vitamins and mineral salts.
In the kitchen, it goes well with salads, cheeses, meat and for the preparation of sauces and gravies.
It can be used both fresh and dried, while a very particular combination is that with legumes since it promotes digestion.
Glasswort
Glasswort
Glasswort is a sea vegetable grown in saline conditions.
It is no surprise that the taste also has that salty, savoury flavour.
It can be cooked but raw it is good too, as an unexpected salty addition to a salad, for example.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa is a plant that has boasts various antispasmodic and antioxidant properties and effective against insomnia and stress.
Not everyone knows that leaves can also be used in cooking as a cooking ingredient.
They can be added to salads, taking advantage of their lemon-like flavour, with a slight mentholated aftertaste.
You can use them to flavour meat, soups, legume soups or to make excellent liqueurs.
Dill
Dill
Dill is an aromatic plant used in many areas of the world.
It is not uncommon to find bread or cheeses flavoured with the slight aroma of anise and fennel of dill.
It can also be used to flavour fish dishes, salads, eggs, and potatoes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Mint
Mint
The mint leaves have an unmistakable scent!
You can use them in many dishes to give a fresh and summery touch.
Perfect ally of seasonal drinks, it is just what you need to fight the first heat!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Sakura Mix
Sakura Mix
Garden Frutta Sakura Mix sprouts lend themselves to enriching salads, canapés, appetizers, soups, and broths.
They are ideal for flavouring extra virgin olive oil and cheeses to create delicious alternatives to the classic Genoese pesto with oriental and intense notes.
Fresh sprouts are versatile, also use them to decorate delicious fish dishes, croutons, and the most delicious fillings!
Cress
Cress
It is an edible plant characterized by tall, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
It tastes similar to a fresh pea, so much so that it goes perfectly with dishes with a strong and sour taste.
Good to eat and beautiful to look at for its decorative shape.
Soybean
Soybean
Soybeans are very rich in water, vitamins, especially vitamin C, and mineral salts that are precious for our body.
They can be considered natural supplements that also help us stimulate diuresis and detoxify the body.
Soybeans bring various benefits to our bodies: they help keep cholesterol at bay by thinning the blood; support the work of the intestine thanks to the supply of fiber that promotes regularity and counteracts constipation.
Wild garlic
Wild garlic
Wild garlic is a plant that grows near humid places. It is almost unknown in Italy and is rarely used in the kitchen.
Both the bulb and the leaves can be used. The taste of wild garlic is stronger than common garlic.
In particular, the minced bulb can be used to season sauces, to flavour potatoes, soups, and omelettes.
Borage
Borage
Borage is a wild plant widely used in cooking. The leaves are used to remove the fluff, usually after boiling.
The leaves are excellent fried with batter or used to fill ravioli and tortellini or simply chopped and made into an omelette.
They can also be used to flavour various dishes with their sour taste that vaguely recalls cucumber.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is popular with consumers who are looking for a more delicate taste. Pepper is also often used in powder form.
Cayenne pepper is long and shiny, and the longer ones become slightly curved. The pepper can be red, yellow, or green.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 7 out of 10
Serrano pepper
Serrano pepper
If you are a fan of Jalapeños and are looking to take the next leap on the spiciness scale, then the next step will be the Serrano pepper.
Serrano has a light but recognizable flavor, a moderate spiciness but extremely fast to arrive in the mouth.
SPICINESS: 5 out of 10
Padrón
Padrón
They are typical products of Galicia, Spain, which is why they are also known as the chili peppers of the Camino de Santiago!
They can also be eaten raw but the version that includes them fried in oil and served sprinkled with coarse salt, excellent to accompany an aperitif, is widespread!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 1 out of 10
Poblano chilli
Poblano chilli
Their size and girth give the Poblano the appearance of sweet pepper.
The subtle and slightly spicy taste is also reminiscent of sweet peppers.
Officially, this pepper is known by two names: fresh like Poblano, dried like Ancho.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8° C.
SPICINESS: 2 out of 10
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is one of the peppers we would call mild.
Because it is slightly less spicy, Jalapeño lends itself to being used whole or half in some recipes.
Jalapeño is most commonly sold in red and green. The peppers are 4 to 7 centimetres long, with glossy skin and the shape of a cone. Incidentally, Jalapeño loses some of its spiciness when the seeds and membranes are removed.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10° C.
SPICINESS: 4 out of 10
Habanero
Habanero
Habanero peppers are quite popular; their unmistakable flavour is a must for those who are passionate.
The time wasters abstain. Their spiciness is no joke!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 6 and 10° C.
SPICINESS: 9 out of 10
Rawit chili
Rawit chili
Proceed with caution when cooking with rawit.
It is the favourite pepper of Thai and Indonesian chefs and home cooks.
The shape of the pepper is small and elongated. The skin appears waxy and has a bright red or green colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 8 out of 10
Naga Jolokia
Naga Jolokia
Until 2007, Naga Jolokia had the honour of being the hottest pepper in the world.
It would not seem harmless from this pepper; its dimensions are modest, from 5 to 8 centimetres in length and from 2 to 3 centimetres in diameter.
The skin is slightly wrinkled and the shape looks more like a miniature sweet pepper.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Trinidad scorpion
Trinidad scorpion
It is a really hot pepper that owes its name to its shape, which resembles the tail of a scorpion.
The colour is red and the shape is a lantern. It is mainly used to prepare oil and very spicy sauces.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
SPICINESS: 10 out of 10
Turmeric
Turmeric
Turmeric has a wonderful spice with a strong flavour that reminds of saffron. The taste is more intense if you choose to buy the fresh product.
Turmeric root has been used since ancient times and was considered a product with magical properties.
You can use it to prepare tea and infusions, to season serving dishes, and as a touch of colour in some sweet recipes.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Cassava
Cassava
Cassava is a typical plant of South America that is used in lots of recipes.
It cannot be eaten raw and the peel must be removed.
Peel it and cook it in water for 30 minutes. Then cut it into strips and fry it in boiling oil.
You will get some exotic French fries!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
It is an edible root that has been rediscovered in recent years for the preparation of tasty recipes.
It is appreciated for its pleasant flavour reminiscent of potatoes and artichokes and also because it does not contain starch or gluten.
Try it baked in the oven with a veil of Parmesan, salt, and pepper!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger has countless properties! It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, digestive, and against disorders related to nausea.
In the kitchen, it is excellent as a spice or you can add it to desserts and smoothies.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 8 and 12° C.
Salsify
Salsify
It is a plant that grows spontaneously in northern Italy but it is also cultivated (for example in Piedmont).
In the kitchen, the roots are used because they are low in calories and rich in fiber. Salsify boasts remarkable health properties, which is why it is much more than just a vegetable to put on the table.
Our advice is to savour it plain with extra virgin olive oil, whole sea salt, a few drops of lemon juice, and if you like, ground black pepper.
Galanga
Galanga
Galangal is a root with a pungent flavour that resembles ginger and is used above all to season savoury dishes and as a base for drinks and natural remedies for purifying the body.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Yam
Yam
Yams are irregularly shaped root tubers that are pulled out of the ground in every size.
Yam is similar to sweet potato in taste. The skin can go from light to dark brown, with hair-like root shoots.
The consistency is firm with white, yellow, or pink colour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Horseradish
Horseradish
Horseradish is a large white root with a cylindrical shape and a strong, decisive flavor.
You can use it to prepare accompanying sauces for boiled meat, or you can grate it directly on the food.
In the Trieste cuisine, it is combined with cooked ham!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Lotus roots
Lotus roots
The lotus root is the least known part of this wonderful plant. It contains lots of virtues, as well as being excellent in the kitchen.
NOTICE: It must never be raw.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Eddo
Eddo
This potato-like tuber is very rich in iron and calcium.
To consume it is necessary to peel it and cut it into small pieces to cook in the oven, in a pot, or fried.
It is often used in soups to add flavour and texture!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Parsnip
Parsnip
Before the arrival of the potato in Europe, they were a very popular food.
The roots look like large, white-yellow carrots. Parsnips are slightly sweeter than carrots.
If you taste careful, you can even perceive a hint of anise.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Parsley root
Parsley root
Parsley root is not very common in Italy. Unlike traditional parsley, it is grown only for the root: white and with an elongated shape.
It helps to keep blood sugar levels low and to regulate blood pressure. It is recommended for anaemics as it is very rich in iron.
The flavour is close to that of carrot and it can be used as an ingredient in soups and minestrone or served raw in salads or alone with oil and lemon juice!
Turnip
Turnip
Turnips are tender and sweet, but they can also have a spicy aftertaste. Their flavor can be compared to that of tender radishes.
Like a true spring vegetable, turnips are perfectly paired with other spring vegetables.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 4° C.
Banana leaf
Banana leaf
The large green leaves are NOT edible, but they look attractive.
The slightly ribbed, round, or square leaves work well as a natural packaging for a rice dish. They can also be used as a decorative way to serve sushi or sashimi
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.
Goji berries
Goji berries
Traditional Chinese medicine gives Goji Berries, also known as fruits of youth, numerous curative and preventive properties.
The fruit is red-orange, slightly elongated. It has a diameter of 1-2 cm and several flattened seeds inside.
This fruit is rich in antioxidants and there is a belief that its consumption preserves health by ensuring a long life.
Date
Date
Dates have been considered a fruit of paradise for centuries, miraculous for their numerous nutritional virtues.
Surely given their high caloric intake, you have to be careful not to eat too many, but their sweetness is a whim that is impossible to give up!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round.
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi Berry
Kiwi berries are grape-sized and resemble a cut kiwi. Unlike kiwis, the skin of kiwi berries is not fuzzy. Kiwi berries are green to brown in colour, with a bright green inside.
Enthusiasts will find the flavour wonderfully sweet and aromatic.
AVAILABILITY: February, March, August and September.
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 8° C.
Guava
Guava
Excellent to eat with a spoon or to squeeze to enjoy a sweet and refreshing juice.
The peel can also be eaten without problems.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Naranjilla
Naranjilla
This curious fruit, typical of South America, is called Lulo or Naranjilla.
It has a green pulp rich in juice but with a characteristic sour taste.
The fruit is mainly used to produce sweetened fruit juices.
Excellent as an ingredient for a fruit salad, a smoothie or simply to be eaten raw, after peeling it.
Limequats
Limequats
They are among the smallest citrus varieties. Each fruit measures only 3-4 cm.
The pulp inside is yellow. The limequat seeds are edible, so the fruit can be eaten whole
AVAILABILITY: From August to December
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
Thanks to the very high amount of nutrients it contains, it is part of the superfood category.
A chest with a fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C: its heart is made up of numerous orange or yellow fruits, whose seeds are a source of protein and potassium, calcium, and iron.
It is a fruit of truly enormous dimensions: in the largest specimens, it can contain up to 500 bulbs of pulp, in short, so much food to feed an entire family.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Durian
Durian
Durian is a large oval fruit with incredibly thorny skin.
Outside its place of origin, it is known above all for its particular strong and penetrating smell.
But don't be discouraged: inside it contains a soft, sweet, and creamy pulp, a real delicacy!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Feijoa
Feijoa
Feijoa is a tasty small tropical fruit. It has green skin and white pulp with an intense aroma, its flavour is sweet and sour and it is often described as a mix between pineapple and strawberry flavours.
It is great to eat it fresh with a teaspoon, while it is incredibly refreshing left to infuse with water and lemon.
Guanabana
Guanabana
The Guanabana outer skin is green but it has a sweet and creamy white pulp, perfect for making desserts and smoothies.
It is a large fruit that can reach 30 cm. You will not be able to miss it!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Cherimoya
Cherimoya
Exotic and fragrant, it contains a tasty pulp with a sweet flavour.
It can be enjoyed alone or in addition to other fruits in a fruit salad. It is also well suited for the preparation of smoothies and slushes.
Mamey sapote
Mamey sapote
This fruit is rare since it is not easy to find.
The plant produces medium-sized fruits similar to green apples that turn yellow when fully ripe.
The peel is not edible, and the sweet pulp can recall the red banana with hints of vanilla. Its texture, when fully ripe, is reminiscent of that of avocado, and its colour is white or creamy yellow. The seeds have narcotic properties.
Salak
Salak
Also known as Snake Fruit, it is characterized by a teardrop shape and a thick outer skin of shades between brown and reddish, reminiscent of snake scales.
For those who taste it for the first time, the taste of this curious tropical fruit may recall a mix of pineapple, honey, citrus with a flavour that is halfway between sweet and sour.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Pepino
Pepino
Originally from the Andes, it is a fruit with a delicate flavour.
The shape is oval and, in terms of appearance, it resembles a melon but is made unmistakable by the smooth skin with purple streaks on a yellow-orange base.
Once opened, it has a compact pulp with a lively light-yellow colour.
The seeds are completely edible: try them roasted in a pan!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Tamarind
Tamarind
The fruit of this tree is a legume: a pod about 10 cm long, light brown or green.
Rich in mineral salts, vitamins, and fibers, tamarind helps to regulate blood pressure and to keep cholesterol under control. With its pulp creams, you can make sauces and syrups!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 10 and 12° C.
Citrus Medica
Citrus Medica
It is a curious citrus, a variety of cedar with particular segments.
Its peel is often left to ferment or candied. It is also used for the preparation of liqueurs!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 10° C.
Green asparagus
Green asparagus
The Peruvian green asparagus is characterized by its tender texture, which allows it to be eaten without being peeled, making preparation faster.
The taste is typically intense, which differs from the delicate one of white.
You can prepare the green asparagus in combination with strong flavours that will enhance it.
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
White asparagus
White asparagus
It is a very used product for dishes. You can accompany it with eggs, use it in risottos or tasty savoury pies.
This product of ours is available throughout the year, as we buy it from Peru!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended around 2° C.
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables
Mini Vegetables are so tiny but so rich in taste.
Be surprised and surprise others too by serving them!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 4 and 8° C.
Edible flowers
Edible flowers
In addition to the traditional courgette flowers, which are among the most consumed, there ame many others that can be eaten.
They are called edible flowers and are widely used in restaurant kitchens for floral arrangements that go beyond aesthetics!
AVAILABILITY: Year-round
STORAGE: Recommended between 2 and 4° C.