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Pitted Baked Caiazzane Olives
Net weight: 212 g - 7.49 oz
Drained weight: 177 g - 6.24 oz
Description
The Caiazzo olive is a variety found only in the Caiazzo area.
Baked and seasoned with fennel and chilli pepper, they enhance the flavour of the olives.
COD: VST.0501.0212
EAN: 8052570771264
Nutritional values
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Ingredients
Pitted Caiazzane olives, fennel seeds, chilli pepper.
Tips and curiosities of the tomolo
Did you know that...the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Forestry has officially certified Caiazzo olives as a Traditional Food Product (PAT). These olives are harvested by hand in October and November, when they reach ideal ripeness.
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History and traditions of Caiazzo baked olives: exploring the local culinary heritage
Caiazzane infornate olives are a typical local dish from Caiazzo, a small municipality in Campania. This delicacy has been handed down from generation to generation and is a real treasure of the local culinary heritage. According to tradition, the olives are harvested when they are still green and then left to soak in water for several weeks to remove the bitterness typical of the variety. They are then baked in large terracotta pans together with Mediterranean flavourings such as garlic, chilli pepper and rosemary.
Caiazzana olives in the oven: a Mediterranean superfood for a healthy body and mind
Caiazzana olives in the oven are not only a dish with a strong and intense flavour, they are also a true Mediterranean superfood.
- Thanks to their antioxidant properties, baked olives are able to counteract the action of free radicals and prevent cellular ageing
- They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which help maintain cholesterol at normal levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases
- Baked caiazzane olives are also good for the mind, thanks to the presence of oleic acid and substances such as tyrosine, which promote the production of serotonin, the neurotransmitter of good mood
In short, besides being a delicious dish, baked caiazzane olives are good for the health of our body and mind.
Culinary pairings with caiazzane olives in the oven: discover the flavours of southern Italy
Caiazzane olives in the oven are a typical southern Italian ingredient and can be used in a variety of culinary combinations. One of the most common options is to serve them as an appetiser, together with mature cheeses and cured meats. In addition, baked olives can be used to enrich pasta dishes such as pasta al pomodoro or pasta alla norma. Another idea would be to use them as a topping for a traditional pizza, or as a garnish for a Ligurian focaccia. In any case, caiazzane olives in the oven add an intense and authentic flavour to any dish, bringing the genuine flavours of Southern Italy to the table.
The Caiazzo olive is a variety found only in the Caiazzo area.