Features
- Variety and origin: Sicilian wild onions, flavoured and preserved in oil according to local tradition.
- Ingredients: wild onions 55% flavoured with vinegar (sulphites), sunflower seed oil, parsley, mint, salt, chilli pepper, oregano, garlic. Acid: E330. May contain: gluten, eggs, tuna, anchovies, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery.
- Appearance and taste: crunchy, fragrant little onions, with a sweet-and-sour, aromatic flavour and a slightly spicy touch.
- Production method: vegetable preserves in oil made by hand.
- Nutritional benefits: rich in vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and allicin, with antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Format: glass jar of 670 g, packed by hand.
Discover AranciaDoc® Wild Onions, a wholesome Sicilian preserve full of flavour, made by hand and shipped fresh from the producer to your table.
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Wild Onions (670 g): description
The AranciaDoc® Wild Onions are one of the most authentic preserves of Sicilian peasant tradition, prepared with selected little onions and natural flavourings.
Immersed in sunflower seed oil and enriched with mint, oregano, garlic and chilli pepper, they release an intense fragrance and a taste balanced between sweet, sour and spicy.
Thanks to local growing and artisan preparation, these little onions keep their natural crunch and their beneficial active compounds intact, such as flavonoids and allicin, which support the wellbeing of the heart and the immune system.
Perfect as a starter, a side dish or to go with cheeses and cured meats, they are a typical product that tells the most genuine soul of rural Sicily.
Available all year round, from January to December, and, like all AranciaDoc® typical Sicilian products, shipped by express courier, directly from the producer to your table.
Discover the other typical Sicilian preserves in our catalogue, such as the Borettane Onions 620 g!
Nutritional information
- Energy: 393 kJ / 94 kcal
- Fat: 5.5 g (of which saturates: 0.7 g)
- Carbohydrate: 8.0 g (of which sugars: 4.0 g )
- Fibre: 2.9 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Salt: 1.6 g
Benefits and properties
Wild onions are a concentrate of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds, including flavonoids and allicin, which help to:
- improve cardiovascular health;
- regulate cholesterol and blood sugar;
- stimulate digestion and intestinal regularity;
- strengthen the immune system;
- fight inflammation and bacteria naturally.
A good, healthy, wholesome product, perfect for anyone who loves the intense, typical flavours of Sicily.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Wild Onions are ideal for:
- rustic starters and boards of cured meats and cheeses;
- bruschetta and gourmet sandwiches;
- side dishes for grilled meats or oily fish;
- mixed salads and summer cold dishes.
Excellent enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled, they keep their aroma even after opening (if stored in the refrigerator).
Frequently asked questions
- How are AranciaDoc® wild onions prepared?
They are flavoured with vinegar, herbs and oil, according to a traditional Sicilian recipe. - Are they spicy?
They have a light touch of chilli pepper, which balances the sweet-and-sour taste without being overpowering. - What is the difference between wild onions and borettane onions?
The wild onions have a more intense, aromatic taste, with a crunchy texture and a herbaceous aroma typical of traditional Sicilian preserves. The borettane onions, on the other hand, are sweeter and more tender, often used for sweet-and-sour preparations. - What are their benefits?
They aid digestion, support the immune system and support heart health. - How should I store them after opening?
After opening, we recommend keeping the onions in the refrigerator, covered in oil, to preserve their crunch and aroma. - Where can I buy Sicilian Wild Onions online?
At Aranciadoc, a site dedicated to Sicilian products and also to the online sale of typical Sicilian preserves, 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).