PGI Sicilian Blood Orange 100% Frozen Puree

Italy (Sicily)

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Balanced and flavourful blood oranges
Blood oranges grown in a soil rich in chalk, minerals and fine yellow sand
The Sicilian climate helps to produce the finest citrus fruit
The naturally sunny climate of the island also contributes to the fine quality of Sicilian fruit

With its wide range in temperatures and strong sunlight, the Sicilian climate helps to produce the finest citrus fruit. Ponthier has selected balanced and flavourful blood oranges grown in a superbly fertile environment of volcanic soils encircled by mountains. These mountains mostly comprise tertiary land, known as “Trubi” or “sandy marls”, where the soil is rich in chalk, minerals and fine yellow sand. This well-drained soil is ideal terrain for citrus groves. The orange trees that grow there are abundantly laden with fruit. Moreover, the mountains abound with small streams which provide a steady supply of water and allow the growth of healthy trees. The naturally sunny climate of the island also contributes to the fine quality of Sicilian fruit, since continuous sunshine is essential for citrus fruit to mature correctly.

Harvest period:

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
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JULY
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Brix : 11

PGI Sicilian Blood Orange 100%.

Acidity

7/10
Bitterness

6/10
Sugar

3/10
Length of flavour

6/10

average per 100g

Energy value

145 kJ or/ 34 kcal
Fat

0g (of which saturates : 0)
Carbohydrate

8g (of which sugars : 6,8)
Protein

0.5g
Salt

0g

Before defrosting: 30 months at -18°C (0°F).
Defrosting: for optimal quality, thaw at +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F) for 24 to 48 hours.
After defrosting: 10 days at +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F)

1kg, 5kg and 20kg available.

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