Herbs & Spices - Fruttilio Organic Sicilian Fruits & Veggies

The basil reaches a height of 60cm, has a square cross-section stem growing tends to become woody and on which grow leaves more or less oval shape. Produced in: Sicily p>

The parsley is a widely used ingredient in Italian cuisine. The plant is provided with erect stems with leaves brought by long petioles, they are toothed and divided into three segments and slightly triangular shape. mineral salts such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, selenium and manganese are some of sostane contained within the parsley. Ha, finally, a good fiber content, water, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, C, E, K and J and a large amount of amino acids and interesting amount of flavonoids. Product is grown in: Italy p>

The Red Garlic is characterized by the purple color of the robes inside the bulbs while the outer skins present with the classic white. The red garlic flavor is more intense than that of the traditional white garlic and this is due to the much higher content of allicin. Produced in: Sicily p>

The Thyme is an aromatic plant that thanks to the digestive and carminative properties is combined with meat, fish, sauces, vegetables, spirits and vinegar. Product is grown in: Italy p>

Oregano is an aromatic herb to use in cooking, but also a real natural medicine. It contains phenols, vitamins and minerals, among which are iron, potassium, calcium and manganese for which becomes a real natural supplement. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and its essential oil makes it the most powerful natural antiseptic known for today. Very effective against staph, is widely used in aromatherapy, especially for the treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system. Its analgesic properties make it an excellent remedy against intestinal parasites. Moreover, oregano it contains vitamin C, enabling the body to improve the resistance to infection and free radicals, one of the main causes of premature cell. Product grown in Sicily p>

The mint is a perennial grass and resistant aromatic. Its leaves have small veins on the surface and jagged edges. Also, they are a unique and brilliant green color and fresh-scented unparalleled. To it can be attributed healing properties and disinfectants because of its active ingredients. In addition to menthol, also it contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron, water, fiber, protein, copper, manganese, sodium, vitamins (group A, B, C and D), polyphenols and amino acids. Produced in: Sicily p>

The sage is a perennial aromatic plant that looks like a small evergreen shrub. The leaves, Clotted to the touch, have a special tapered shape, called "spear", are long and grayish green color. Rich in essential oils that conferiscno the typical aroma, Sage also contains vitamins B1 and C, flavonodi. It is known its anti-inflammatory, digestive and balsamic. Product grown in Sicily p>

The capers were officially recognized as traditional Italian food products due to their distinctive flavor. They contain a fair amount of minerals (including especially sodium, but also calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese). Also the vitamins are well represented, in particular those of groups A, B, C, E, K and J. They contain beta-carotene. In capers are also present in high quantities anchedue important substances, quercetin erutina, belonging to the group of flavonoids, antioxidant properties and the metabolism of cholesterol control, thanks to which these foods would be able to play an anti-inflammatory, anti -trombotica and cholesterol reduction. Produced in: Morocco p>

delicate taste to enrich your dishes. Product grown in Vietnam p>

Chives are a perennial aromatic plant. The flavor is delicate and is well suited to decorate and serve the dishes. Product is grown in: Italy p>

The wild fennel is a spontaneous aromatic plant, rich in essential oil, vitamins and minerals. Among its main characteristics beneficial to the body, it is worth mentioning the actions diuretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, purifying and refreshing. Fresh leaves give off a unique scent and are well suited for dressing both first and second courses. Produced in: Sicily p>

Rosemary is a shrubby perennial plant with a bushy habit. The stem is erect and much branched. The leaves are small, without a stalk and a nice dark green color on the upper side and whitish on the bottom, narrow, linear and very dense branches. The smell that emanates is unmistakably and intense. Product grown in Sicily p>

delicate taste to enrich your dishes. This product was grown in Brazil p>

The laurel, as aromatic plant, it is widely used both in the kitchen in herbal medicine. From the gastronomic point of view is associated with success (both in leaves than in mature drupes) white meat, red, black (or game) and offal. The Laurel energy intake comes mainly from carbohydrates and lipids; it also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and constitutes a real concentrate of mineral salts; among these mainly we distinguish: iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium. From the point of view vitamin, laurel contains mainly riboflavin, niacin and retinol equivalents (ß-carotenes). Produced in: Sicily / Italy p>

The sage is a perennial aromatic plant that looks like a small evergreen shrub. The leaves, Clotted to the touch, have a special tapered shape, called "spear", are long and grayish green color. Rich in essential oils that conferiscno the typical aroma, Sage also contains vitamins B1 and C, flavonodi. It is known its anti-inflammatory, digestive and balsamic. Product grown in Sicily p>

delicate taste to enrich your dishes. This product was grown in India p>

delicate taste to enrich your dishes. This product was grown in Indonesia p>

delicate taste to enrich your dishes. This product was grown in India p>

The ground pepper is a popular spice from those who prefer strong flavors. It has a dowry of many properties and many benefits. It is configured as a real antioxidant, it promotes digestion, blood circulation and has obvious anti-inflammatory properties. It protects the cardiovascular system, because it is a great vasodilator, can fight the effects of cholesterol. It contains many vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids that strengthen blood vessels and keep elastic capillaries, improving blood oxygenation. It has significant anti-inflammatory properties, in fact is very suitable against cough. Its spicy taste is given dall'alcaloide that contains, capsaicin, which also promotes digestion. This product was grown in India p>

The leaves of wild mustard are dark green in color, irregular in shape and size. The initial taste is sweet, but it lasts a moment, giving way to shades of bitterness, and finally spicy, lively and persistent. Product is grown in: Italy p>