Roots – Garden Frutta

Shapes and flavours from underground.

Tasty, low-calorie and with curative properties, they are currently being rediscovered in cooking.

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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.

Shapes and flavours from underground.

Turmeric

Cassava

Jerusalem artichoke

Ginger

Salsify

Galanga

Yam

Horseradish

Lotus roots

Eddo

Parsnip

Parsley root

Turnip

Turmeric

Cassava

Jerusalem artichoke

Ginger

Salsify

Galanga

Yam

Horseradish

Lotus roots

Eddo

Parsnip

Parsley root

Turnip

Turmeric

Cassava

Jerusalem artichoke

Ginger

Salsify

Galanga

Yam

Horseradish

Lotus roots

Eddo

Parsnip

Parsley root

Turnip

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These are a selection of products we offer.
We source all fruits on the market.