Melannurca Campana IGP
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Mela Annurca . - 1 Kg .
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The Apple Annurca, is a fruit and vegetable product with Protected Geographical Indication, typical of the lands of Campania. It has a uniform red color, called the queen of apples, it is the only apple with southern origins.
Of a smaller size compared to other types, the annurca is famous for its crisp and firm flesh, very juicy and pleasantly acidulous and aromatic, it is very fragrant, and considered a very tasty fruit.
This excellent red fruit has an extremely smooth and waxy skin, it is also characterized by a faint and short stalk that, when the apples are ripe, failing to support the weight, breaks, causing the fruit to fall on the ground. To avoid dents or injuries, growers prefer to harvest the fruits that are not yet fully ripe and continue the phase in special melai. Stretched out on the ground, the Annurche are periodically turned over, until, once they are ready, they have acquired their natural red color and can therefore be placed on the market.
Harvest still unripe during the month of October, it is kept in melai for about two months, so around mid-December it will be bright red and ready for consumption, it can be kept until summer following.
The areas where this fruit is traditionally cultivated are Giugliano and Campi Flegrei in the province of Naples, the Vales Telesina and Caudina in the province of Benevento, Maddalonese, Teano and Aversa in the province of Caserta. Particularly appreciated in Lazio and Campania, it is progressively conquering the rest of Italy for its goodness.
This fruit contains a good percentage of vitamins, especially A and C and malic acid, the natural acidifying compound responsible for the slight sour taste of the apple; there is no lack of fibers and mineral salts such as iron, phosphorus, sulfur and potassium as well as fructose which, having a low glycemic index, does not negatively affect blood sugar and indeed is an excellent product indicated for diabetics.
The annurca apple can be used for the preparation of excellent desserts remembering that, if very cooked, it performs a laxative action while, on the contrary, if raw it is an excellent astringent.
Let us not forget that the apple has emollient and antioxidant properties; but let's see better all the nutritional information of the annurca apple and some recipes for both the sweet and the savory based on this fruit.
Manufacturer: Verdure e frutta di Stagione
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