Sicilian Fresh Mammola Artichokes

The Mammola or Apollo variety artichoke is a type of Roman artichoke that has been on the market for several years. This type of artichoke has a spherical shape with red-purple shades and has excellent resistance in maintaining flavor and freshness.

Characteristics:

• Medium/large size
• Without thorns
• Purple color of leaves
• Availability : November-May
  

*Product sold in packs of 4 or 18 pieces .

Recognizing fresh Sicilian mammola artichokes is easy, thanks to their particular compact and balled shape, with rounded leaves of a color that varies from green to violet. This specialty is known for not having thorns, which is why it is suitable for being cooked whole.

The Mammola artichoke has ancient Roman origins and is still a true peculiarity of Lazio cuisine, through the recipe of the artichoke alla giudìa : in this preparation the so-called cimaroli are used, the inflorescences present in the centre of the plant which are first stewed and then fried.

The production of fresh artichokes of the Mammola variety has spread to the Sicily region , an ideal microclimate thanks to the temperate climate and the mitigating action of the sea.

Sicilian artichokes , like all other varieties, are a real panacea for health , especially for cleansing the liver : with the leaves of this vegetable, the hardest and least edible, excellent detox decoctions are made . This vegetable is also recommended for maintaining blood pressure at standard levels, within a low-calorie and detoxifying diet . The artichoke is perfect for winter ailments, in fact it is used to make cough sedative syrups . Inside there are antioxidant elements, against free radicals and cellular aging. Sicilian artichokes are rich in vitamins A , C , group B and PP , as well as high concentrations of iron , zinc , magnesium and potassium , all vital principles that combat the onset of tumors. The vegetable has diuretic properties , therefore it is precious for the kidneys; It contains fats and sugars that are beneficial for the body, even for people with diabetes and high cholesterol levels.