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Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte - Terre di Chiesa

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Sicilian Broad Bean from Leonforte

Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte , this legume is today considered a typical product of the Mediterranean diet but has very ancient origins dating back as far as 5,000 years ago.

The Sicilian Fava Larga from Leonforte is a rich source of mineral salts and proteins with a high nutritional content which gives it the nickname "meat of the poor".

The sowing of the Fava Larga Siciliana of Leonforte takes place in mid-November and then the fruits are harvested in May and the territory in which these crops are present is in Leonforte and other municipalities such as Assoro, Nissoria and Enna.

Format : 500 g

Information

The dimensions of the Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte they are exceptional and the taste is superb!

The Sicilian Broad Bean from Leonforte is larger than normal, easy to cook, compact and not very floury with a pleasant consistency, very rich in vegetable proteins and mineral salts.

The Sicilian Broad Bean from Leonforte is a legume of very ancient origin, a truly extraordinary legume.

Once considered "the meat of the poor", today the Fava Larga Siciliana di Leonforte it can be used in many traditional and non-traditional recipes, and as a very valid meat substitute for vegetarians and vegans, being very rich in proteins.

These legumes have a very ancient origin : the Sicilian Fava Larga di Leonforte was found in Neolithic villages and Egyptian tombs from around 5,000 years ago!

Today the Sicilian Broad Bean from Leonforte is considered an extraordinary and precious food.

In particular, the Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte is considered and recognized as an authentic "delicacy"!

Features :

  • Origin : ITALY – LEONFORTE (EN)
  • Weight and Packaging Type: 500g Bag
  • Ingredients: Dried broad beans
  • Appearance: intact green seeds
  • Sensory characteristics : Typical smell, flavor and color of the product.
  • How to consume: Soak the broad beans for 12 hours and then shell them and consume them after cooking
  • Cooking times : 60 minutes
  • Primary packaging: Bag  Quality: Polypropylene for Food  Dimensions in mm: 80x280x50
  • Secondary packaging: Cardboard  Dimensions in cm: 30 x 22 x 10
  • TMC / expiry date: the expiry date is indicated on the back of the pouch
  • Shelf life: 18 months from the date of packaging
  • Method of indicating the production batch: The batch is made up of five numbers, where the first three indicate the day of the year of packaging, while the remaining two indicate the year, and is indicated on the back of the package.
  • Storage method : Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Transport Mode: Room temperature. Transport takes place using closed, clean, dry vehicles free from anomalous odors. The transported goods are placed on pallets and protected by stretch film.

Terre di Chiesa: Only quality legumes

Tradition synonymous with quality and authenticity, “Terre di Chiesa” is the project conceived by the Mulinello Agricultural Company and dedicated to legumes from the Leonforte area.

It is the brand that distinguishes the company's commitment to the protection and enhancement of this extraordinary heritage, that of legumes, typical local products made according to the centuries-old peasant tradition that preserves their quality and authenticity.

Terre di Chiesa is a leading company in the cultivation and marketing of the following products: black lentil, white lentil, broad bean, shelled broad bean, black chickpeas, white chickpeas and grass pea. Extraordinary and unique products with high protein content.

How do you prepare the "Macco" of Broad Beans with our Sicilian Broad Bean from Leonforte and our Sicilian Spaghetti from Perciasacchi ? Here is the video with the recipe!


Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte for sale online on our shop www.emporiosicilia.it

Shipping Times and Information

We are committed to bringing to your home the best taste and freshness that the Sicilian artisan food and wine tradition has to offer!

For this reason, ordinary delivery times, from the moment of notification of shipment, are generally between 7 and 15 working days:

  • In some cases the products are immediately available and ready to leave in a short time and therefore we will proceed with shipping immediately! Shipping within the national territory can also affect the speed.
  • In other cases , to guarantee maximum freshness and quality, the products are made specifically for your order! So, to produce your freshest specialties, it takes its time. International shipping may also affect the speed.

We know that speed is an important factor and for this reason we are committed to processing your orders in the shortest time.

You can follow the progress of your shipment with the no. tracking that will arrive by email a few days after the order, when the package is ready to be shipped to you!

Our staff is always available to provide you with all the information on your order and to ensure that you receive the best of our products in the shortest time possible!

Important information for USA Customers : unfortunately at the moment we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL and FISH IN OIL.

Important information for SWITZERLAND and UK customers: unfortunately we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL at the moment.

However, let's remember that all the other products are available... and delicious! Thank you.

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Fava Larga Siciliana from Leonforte - Terre di Chiesa

€7,40
€6,50
 per 

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