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Ramacca Artichokes 18 pieces
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Features
- Variety and origin: Romanesca artichokes from Ramacca, grown in Sicily using integrated pest management and with no post-harvest treatments.
- Appearance and shape: large, compact heads, green-violet in colour, with fleshy leaves and a tender, tasty heart.
- Texture and taste: intense, aromatic flavour, with the sweet-bitter notes characteristic of the Sicilian artichoke.
- Growing method: natural and sustainable, picked by hand on the same day by local producers in the fields of Ramacca, a few kilometres from the AranciaDoc® orange grove.
- Nutritional values: a vegetable rich in fibre, B vitamins, iron and potassium, with pronounced antioxidant, purifying and diuretic properties.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Product subject to weight loss.
- Format: pack of 18 pieces, weighing about 5–7 kg, in a recyclable cardboard box.
Ramacca artichokes are harvested between December and April. Order them in season to enjoy the full authentic flavour and the intensity typical of the Ramacca artichoke.
Fresh agricultural product of Italy-Sicily origin, carefully packed in cardboard boxes of 18 pieces with a minimum weight of 5 kg and a maximum weight of 7 kg, and also available to buy by the piece from the Typical Products Store.
Delivery by express courier: you will receive your artichokes straight from the producer to your table.
Good to know
Description
The AranciaDoc® Ramacca Artichokes are one of the excellences of Sicilian horticulture, renowned for their superior quality and authentic flavour.
Grown in the fertile soils of Ramacca, in the heart of the province of Catania, they thrive thanks to an ideal climate and an agricultural tradition handed down through generations.
These Sicilian Roman artichokes stand out for their compact shape, thick leaves and tender flesh, perfect for simple or elaborate preparations. Picked by hand every day to guarantee their freshness, they are free of post-harvest treatments.
Thanks to sustainable cultivation using integrated pest management, they keep all their nutritional properties and the natural taste that makes them an indispensable ingredient in Sicilian cooking.
The harvest takes place between December and April, the period when the artichokes reach their peak of tenderness and flavour. Store in a cool, dry place. Shipped by express courier, straight from the producer to your table.
Nutritional information
The Roman artichoke from Ramacca is a complete, beneficial food: it contains vitamins A, C and B group, minerals such as potassium and iron, and a high content of dietary fibre that aids digestion.
Thanks to the presence of cynarin, a natural substance that stimulates the liver and diuresis, it has purifying and detoxifying properties, ideal for anyone following a balanced diet.
It is also an excellent natural antioxidant, useful for counteracting cell ageing and improving metabolism.
With a low calorie content and a high water content, Ramacca artichokes are perfect for a healthy, light and wholesome way of eating.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Ramacca Artichokes are extremely versatile and suitable for many traditional or modern preparations:
- Sicilian-style artichokes with mint and garlic;
- baked artichokes or stuffed artichokes;
- artichoke fritters or battered artichokes;
- artichoke risotto or pasta with artichokes and ricotta salata;
- preserving in oil, to enjoy them all year round.
Their intense flavour also makes them ideal for topping pizzas, savoury pies or gourmet dishes.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ramacca artichoke season?
From December to April, the period when the artichoke reaches its peak of tenderness and flavour.
What are the benefits of artichokes?
They are purifying, antioxidant and rich in fibre, they aid digestion and support the wellbeing of the liver.
How do you cook fresh artichokes?
They can be cooked steamed, pan-fried, baked or fried, and are also perfect for preserving in oil.
How should fresh artichokes be stored?
In a cool, dry place, or in the refrigerator, wrapped in damp paper, to keep them crisp for longer.
Where can I buy Ramacca Artichokes online?
At AranciaDoc, a site dedicated to the online sale of Sicilian fruit and vegetables, shipped from Sicily. Discover the quality and authentic flavour of AranciaDoc® Ramacca Artichokes, picked by hand in Sicily and shipped fresh, straight from the producer to your table.
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).