If you or your guests like artichokes, you will LOVE these! These are the finest, selected artichoke hearts from Puglia in olive oil and herbs and they make a superb tapenade and not only. Try them as a side dish with white meats or in casseroles, pasta sauces and risotto. Always a real hit at dinner parties!

From Qualitalia Puglia, a small artisan producer near Brindisi in the heel of Italy.

£9.79/kg - Also available in 1.7kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

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An amazing Bruschetta sauce which perfectly brings out the delicious taste of Puglian tomatoes and aubergines with a lovely piquant finale to it. A super flavoursome antipasto produced from the finest ingredients and artisan preparation.

Serve on hot thickly sliced toasted bread (ideally unsalted) lightly rubbed with garlic or on crackers. A great way to start off the dinner.

Try this alongside our other bruschetta sauces in this category for a great antipasto selection and taste experience. 

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Elicoidali are medium sized tubes of pasta similar to Rigatoni but with thin ridges which curve around the length. They are very versatile and combine well with many tomato or thick creamy sauces. They are also excellent prepared in the oven in casseroles or baked pasta dishes.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 7/04/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of special pasta at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Fusilli is a lovely pasta to use, very versatile and combines perfectly with many tomato and cream sauces, tuna, as a basis for a pasta salads. It is also great in a casserole or baked in the oven.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Spaghetti is always best with an olive oil based sauce which will keep the strands seperate. That includes pesto, many tomato sauces and fish.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 31/03/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of some gourmet biscotti at a great price. Don't miss out - very limited pieces available.

Cantuccini are one of Italy's most famous biscotti and these exquisite chocolate and raisin Cantuccini are made by the Belli family from Prato in Tuscany, the home of Cantuccini.

The combination of the finest raw materials - quality dark chocolate, local dried grapes, fresh pasteurised eggs and quality butter - with the artisan passion and expertise of the Belli family make outstanding biscuits.  The Belli family has been producing cantuccini since 1958 and still today strictly adhere to the family recipes of Tuscan baking.

They come in a special presentation bag and make lovely gifts.

Ditalini Rigate pasta from the fine Granoro pasta range from Puglia.

Ditalini Rigate (little thimbles) are a great pasta shape - small tubes with ridges along the sides and are one of the most popular pastas for minestrone, soups and al brodo or in broths. Another classic use is the wonderful pasta e fagioli or pasta and beans. Try them with our Borlotti beans for a traditional and simple Italian meal. Ditalini are also great for pasta salads and kids love them too!

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

Delicious, tender and sweet charcoal-grilled peppers from Puglia in olive oil. Blended with capers, onions and aromatic herbs from a timeless Puglian recipe, they produce a ready to go taste sensation.

Perfect as part of an antipasto platter (try them with other grilled veg from this range), you could also try these with sweet and sour dishes or with steak and balsamic vinegar. Great with chicken breast and even with spicy exotic dishes, especially North African cuisine.

Also available in 3kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

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These delicious Kalamata olives are harvested when fully ripened, just when their rich fruit flavour reaches its peak.

A must for every antipasto mix and one of the classic tastes of the Med. These Kalamata rest in a traditional fusion of olive oil, chillis, lemon and garlic.

Just £9.89/kg

Also available in 1.7kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

Need any help selecting the right items for your event? Please get in touch. We can advise on the most suitable menu, the right quantities, serving suggestions etc. to make sure your event is a great success!

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Another masterpiece from our range of Bruschetta toppings by Qualitalia Puglia near Brindisi. The tastiest local peppers are blended with ripe tomatoes and exquisite natural seasoning. It has a lovely tangy, tomato flavour which is beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the peppers with a delicious finale of chillies.

Serve on warm toasted bread (preferably without salt), crostini or pizza base.

The tastiest, sweetest Puglian peppers are expertly blended and seasoned following an ancient local recipe to produce this delicious pate.

Peppers really do make for an excellent paté, their distinctive flavour sets it apart and creates variety especially if you have a mixed platter of starters.

This pepper paté is very versatile. Use it a side to grilled meats or cheeses, keep it simply as a dip on the buffet table, especially for Pizimonio or raw veg. Use it to flavour sauces or casseroles or as a side for an extra sweet pepper flavour. This paté does countless jobs perfectly.

Rigatoni (large Grooves) pasta originates from bella Roma and is one of the most popular Central - Southern Italian pasta shapes. This Rigatoni by Granoro in Puglia is a medium size tube pasta with grooved edges, slightly curved and with square ends. It captures the sauce on its inside and outside creating a large surface area for binding. Great with chunky sauces like ragu, but also very successful with more or less any tomato or cream sauce and even baked pasta dishes.

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

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