Prickly Pears
ofSicily
AVAILABLE
from August
to November
CULTIVATION
Valle dell’Etna
PACKAGING
Tub of 500g,
750g and 1kg
Without chemical treatments or fertilisers, the 3moretti prickly pear grows untamed amidst the roughness and finds water in the parched earth to give us its sweetness
No thorns,
just flavour
Red and purple, orange, yellow, green: always sweet and without thorns, the 3moretti prickly pear comes in many colours and delicious nuances in taste.
Searching for water
from deserts to volcanoes
A Mexican cactus transplanted for centuries on the slopes of Etna, the Prickly Pear has found its ideal habitat here, becoming a symbol of Sicily.
Tasty and healthy
An unparalleled source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, 3moretti prickly pears have great antioxidant, cleansing and healing properties for gastric mucosa.
A mine of vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, and valuable fibre for your body
| Contenuto in fibre per 100g di frutto. |
|||||
| Prugna | Banana | Melograno | Mela | Pera | Ficodindia |
| 1,5g | 1,8g | 2,2g | 2,6g | 3,8g | 5g |
A diet aid!
Thanks to betalain and mucilage,
3moretti prickly pears reduce the absorption of dietary fat in the pancreas and sugar in the intestines.
Availability calendar
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly pear | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
* Times may vary depending on weather conditions
How to store
3moretti Prickly Pears
When they are still intact, 3moretti prickly pears last for several days in the refrigerator. Once peeled, it is advisable to eat them immediately, or to store them in the fridge for no more than a couple of days.
To prolong their shelf life, you can store them in a container covered with a well-wrung damp cloth.
Available formats
| TUB of 500g |
TUB of 750g |
TUB of 1kg |
BOX of 3kg |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly pears | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Some interesting facts
Did you know that what we call
thorns are actually... the leaves of the prickly pear plant?
Table of
nutritional values
| Water | 83.2 g |
| Energy | 63 kcal |
| Energy | 263 kJ |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fats | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Total fibre | 5 g |
| of which are soluble | 0.13 g |
| of which are insoluble | 4.87 g |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mg |
* Data based on 100g of product, source www.crea.gov.it
