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Features
- Variety and origin: tuna bottarga from the Mediterranean Sea.
- Ingredients: tuna bottarga (tuna roe, salt) 70%, olive oil 30%. May contain traces of molluscs.
- Method of preparation: tuna roe salted and preserved in olive oil.
- Appearance and texture: soft texture, with an intense, marine flavour.
- Taste: bold, savoury and aromatic, with notes of the sea and a long finish on the palate.
- Format: glass jar of 90 g.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C.da Lettiera, Pachino-Marzamemi (SR).
- Availability period: from January to December.
- Storage: cool, dry place, away from direct light and sources of heat; refrigerate after opening and consume within 4 days.
Discover the intense, refined flavour of AranciaDoc® Tuna Bottarga in Olive Oil, a seafood speciality that captures the true essence of Sicilian cooking.
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Tuna Bottarga in Olive Oil (90 g): description
The AranciaDoc® Tuna Bottarga in Olive Oil is an outstanding Sicilian speciality, made from a selection of the finest tuna roe, salted and preserved in high-quality olive oil.
A wholesome, artisan product that captures the scent and authentic flavour of the sea.
Thanks to preservation in oil, the bottarga keeps a soft texture and a balanced taste, ideal for enriching your dishes with a gourmet Mediterranean touch.
Discover all our AranciaDoc® seafood preserves, prepared by hand to offer the best of the island’s flavours.
Nutritional information
Bottarga is a natural source of Omega-3, protein and essential minerals that support the health of the heart, the brain and the immune system.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 967 kJ – 231 kcal
- Fat: 12.8 g (of which saturates 2.60 g)
- Carbohydrate: 1.8 g (of which sugars 1.8 g)
- Protein: 27.2 g
- Salt: 19.0 g
A prized, healthy food, perfect for anyone who loves the flavours of the sea and Mediterranean cooking.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Tuna Bottarga in Olive Oil is ideal for:
- dressing spaghetti, linguine or risottos and pasta dishes in general;
- enriching starters, crostini and bruschetta;
- enhancing fish dishes, salads and vegetable sides.
A versatile ingredient that adds depth and character to your dishes, with the authentic taste of the Sicilian sea.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between grated bottarga and bottarga in oil?
Grated bottarga has a dry, powdery texture, perfect for sprinkling over pasta dishes. The one in oil, on the other hand, is softer and has a more delicate taste, ideal for spreading or mixing into dressings. - How should it be stored after opening?
In the refrigerator, covered with its oil, and consumed within 4 days. - Can I use it for pasta?
Yes, it is excellent for pasta dishes, especially with spaghetti or linguine, combined with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon zest. - Does the bottarga contain preservatives?
No, only natural ingredients: tuna roe, salt and olive oil. - Where can I buy Sicilian tuna bottarga 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).