Features
- Variety and origin: traditional Sicilian pesto made with wild fennel and dried tomatoes, grown and prepared in Sicily.
- Ingredients: sunflower oil, wild fennel 42%, dried tomatoes, vinegar (sulphites), sugar, salt, black pepper. Acids: E330, E270. May contain: gluten, fish, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery.
- Appearance and texture: thick, rustic cream, greenish-brown in colour with an intense aromatic fragrance.
- Taste and aroma: a balance between the herbal freshness of the fennel and the sweetness of the dried tomatoes, with a slightly spicy touch.
- Processing method: vegetable preserves in oil, made by hand
- Pack size: 190 g glass jar.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability: January to December.
- Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Discover the authentic flavour of AranciaDoc® Wild Fennel Pesto, a traditional recipe that brings all the passion and warmth of Sicilian cooking to your table.
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Description
AranciaDoc® Wild Fennel Pesto holds all the fragrance and genuineness of the Mediterranean scrub.
Made with fresh wild fennel, dried tomatoes and sunflower oil, this bold, aromatic pesto is ideal for anyone who likes to bring authentic, intense flavours to the table.
Perfect for dressing pasta, bruschetta, fish main courses or vegetable side dishes, it gives every dish a touch of Sicily.
Its recipe follows traditional methods, keeping intact the natural properties and digestive benefits of fennel.
Discover our complete selection of Sicilian preserves, made by hand to offer the best flavours of the island.
Nutritional information
Wild fennel is known for its digestive, antioxidant and diuretic properties.
Fennel pesto is rich in fibre, vitamins (A, C, K) and essential minerals such as potassium and iron, which contribute to the body’s general wellbeing, improving digestion, reducing bloating and providing protection against oxidative stress.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 1661 kJ – 402 kcal
- Fat: 40.0 g (of which saturates 4.0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 7.6 g (of which sugars 4.8 g)
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Salt: 2.2 g
A genuine pesto full of beneficial substances, perfect for anyone looking for flavour and health.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Wild Fennel Pesto is extremely versatile:
- ideal for long or short pasta, such as spaghetti or busiate;
- excellent on bruschetta or rustic crostini;
- perfect with fish or white meat main courses;
- worth trying with boiled potatoes, pulses or grilled vegetables;
- also excellent for enriching savoury pies and Mediterranean focaccias.
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fennel?
It is an aromatic herb typical of the Mediterranean scrub, used in Sicilian cooking for its fresh, intense aroma. - How do I use wild fennel pesto?
It is ready to use: just add it to pasta or spread it on bruschetta and crostini. - Can it be used with fish too?
Yes, it is excellent with oily fish or prawns, for authentic Sicilian-style recipes. - Where can I buy Sicilian Wild Fennel Pesto online?
On Aranciadoc, a portal 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).