{"product_id":"melanzane-sottolio","title":"Contadini Eggplant in Oil 230g","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisanal tradition, the authentic taste of yesteryear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rustic eggplant strips in oil were inspired by a childhood memory: the aroma of homemade preserves, when Grandma would open her summer jars and serve them on a slice of whole-wheat bread. Today, that flavor lives on, carefully preserved in our jars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eggplants are grown in Salento, where they are harvested by hand between August and September. The processing strictly follows traditional methods: each eggplant is selected, washed, peeled, and cut into thin strips—all by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as our grandmothers taught us, we let them drain in salt—“allu carcu”—to naturally remove the bitterness. Finally, we season them with fresh mint and capers, and jar them in oil, without artificial preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for filling gourmet sandwiches, bruschetta, or to enhance appetizers and cold dishes: even a quick dinner becomes a journey through the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose Them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplants grown and processed in Salento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% artisanal harvesting and processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional recipe without preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally seasoned with fresh mint and capers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for sandwiches, appetizers, and aperitifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable-based preparation.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINGREDIENTS: eggplant (60%), sunflower seed oil, capers, hot chili pepper, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, whole-grain salt, fresh mint, sugar, garlic, lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orecchiette and Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58438308921692,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5117\/2444\/files\/Melanzanesott_olioavanti.png?v=1785526488","url":"https:\/\/checkout.orecchietteandthings.it\/en\/products\/melanzane-sottolio","provider":"Orecchiette and Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}