Features
- Variety and origin: grilled borettane onions, typical of Italian tradition, handmade in Sicily.
- Ingredients: grilled borettane onions 52%, sunflower seed oil, wine vinegar (sulphites) and balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, oregano, parsley. Acid: E330. May contain: gluten, fish, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery.
- Appearance and shape: round, compact little onions, with thin skin and sweet flesh, immersed in oil and natural flavourings.
- Taste and aroma: delicate, sweet-and-sour flavour, with aromatic notes.
- Method of preparation: vegetable preserves in oil, made with grilled onions and dressed with wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar.
- Format: glass jar of 620 g.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability period: from January to December.
- Storage: cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Discover the sweetness and wholesomeness of AranciaDoc® Borettane Onions, prepared according to tradition and shipped directly from Sicily to your table.
Good to know
Borettane Onions (620 g): description
The AranciaDoc® Borettane Onions are a delicacy of Sicilian cooking, perfect for anyone who loves sweet-and-sour, wholesome flavours.
Carefully picked and selected, they are grilled and flavoured with wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar, then preserved in sunflower seed oil with Mediterranean spices such as oregano and parsley.
The result is a product with a balanced taste, sweet but slightly tart. Ideal for many recipes, from starters to refined side dishes. Thanks to the artisan preparation, they keep their natural properties and the typical fragrance of Sicilian preserves.
They are part of the selection of typical Sicilian preserves from AranciaDoc®, made with local ingredients to bring the authentic tradition of the island to your table.
Nutritional information
Borettane onions are rich in vitamins, minerals and flavonoids, which support cardiovascular wellbeing and help regulate sugars and cholesterol.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 333 kJ – 80 kcal
- Fat: 4.8 g (of which saturates 0.45 g)
- Carbohydrate: 8.3 g (of which sugars 6.5 g)
- Protein: 0.83 g
- Salt: 2.3 g
Thanks to allicin and natural antioxidant compounds, onions help strengthen the immune system and aid digestion, as well as having antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Borettane Onions give your recipes something extra. Use them creatively in:
- mixed starters and rustic boards;
- tasty side dishes with meats or mature cheeses;
- cold salads and sweet-and-sour dishes;
- gourmet sandwiches and bruschetta.
Their tender texture and aromatic taste make them perfect as an accompaniment to fish dishes or roasts too. Want to experiment? Turn them into sweet-and-sour borettane onions to enrich every mouthful with a sweet, refined touch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between borettane onions and wild onions?
Borettane onions are sweeter and rounder, while wild onions have a more intense, bolder taste. - How are AranciaDoc® borettane onions prepared?
They are grilled and then immersed in oil and balsamic vinegar with aromatic herbs. - How should they be stored after opening?
In the refrigerator, making sure they stay well covered in oil. - Where can I buy borettane onions online?
At Aranciadoc, a site dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).