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Fagiolo Nero del Fortore harvested by hand following tradition so as to preserve its organoleptic properties, in an elegant jute bucket.
Dried fortore black bean
Did you know that ... its thin skin and small size allow it to be cooked without the need for prior soaking, a rare occurrence among its category of legumes.
Since 2000, the Campania Region has included the product among its recognised traditional food products (PAT).
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Black Fortore Bean is a delicacy of Campania cuisine, characterised by its intense flavour and creamy texture. This legume is grown by hand in Campania using traditional methods. It has an intense black colour and a rounded shape, characteristics that make it a favourite ingredient in many local recipes. Thanks to its soft texture, Fagiolo Nero del Fortore is perfect for making soups and broths, but it is also delicious cooked in sauces or in salads. In any case, it is a quality product with exceptional nutritional properties and a unique, unmistakable flavour.
Fagiolo Nero del Fortore is not only a tasty and versatile ingredient, but also a food rich in nutritional properties beneficial to health. Let's find out what they are:
In short, eating Black Fortore Bean is not only a pleasure for the palate, but also an investment in health.
The cultivation is artisanal and respects ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation. The seeds are planted by hand and the plants are carefully tended using only natural methods. Harvesting the beans is done by hand, one by one, and requires a great deal of patience and skill. This slow and careful process guarantees the highest quality of the final product.