Pistacchio di Bronte per l'industria alimentare
Il pistacchio di Bronte è un prodotto tipico della Sicilia, famoso per il suo sapore intenso e la sua qualità eccellente. È utilizzato in molti settori dell’industria alimentare, dalla pasticceria alla gelateria, dalla gastronomia alla cosmesi. In questa pagina troverai informazioni sulle caratteristiche, le proprietà e le modalità di utilizzo del pistacchio di Bronte, oltre a una selezione di ricette e consigli per valorizzarlo al meglio.
origin
Symbol of the city of Bronte, in the province of Catania, the Bronte pistachio is a product that differs from the pistachio grown in the rest of the Sicily region in terms of shape, color and properties. Awarded the DOP mark by the European Union in 2009, it has obtained a high commercial value which has earned it the nickname “Green Gold”.
specifications
The cultivation of this delicious fruit takes place only near volcanic soils in the municipalities of Bronte, Adrano and Biancavilla. The soil that characterizes these areas, rich in nutritional substances and principles, and the variable climate, with significant temperature changes, make the Bronte PDO pistachio a fruit with an elongated appearance and a sweet flavour, characterized by the intense purplish color on the outside and emerald green inside due to the high presence of chlorophyll.
property
A precious fruit above all for its organoleptic properties, rich in nutritional principles and monounsaturated fats, which regulate the presence of cholesterol in the blood, so much so that the World Health Organization recommends consumption of up to 30 g per day.
usage
The semi-finished product is suitable for any type of processing. Particularly used in the confectionery and ice cream sector for sprinkles, pastes and creams, with its delicate and aromatic taste it enhances the flavors of any creation.
curiosity
The harvest takes place only every two years, to allow the tree to bud and rest, and is still done by hand.
Thanks to the skilled local workers, who climb up sloping terrain, shake the branches to collect the fruits and place them in containers carried on the chest.
