Dried Fruit

Dried fruit, healthy goodness
The precious nuts it is appreciated for the contribution of calories and healthy nutrients. It is fully included among the traditional Italian foods that combine taste and health and is consumed as it is, as a snack, or added as a characterizing ingredient in confectionery products and regional dishes.

The Italian heritage includes hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, peanuts, and permeates the Italian food and culinary tradition, especially in the most suitable production areas. Dried fruit are often stuffed with typical sweets famous all over the world - tozzetti, cantucci, pampepato, pan giallo, zelten, torrone, gubana, to name a few. But it is also the protagonist of culinary specialties with an inimitable flavor.

Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and a decent protein source, it is a fundamental element of the Mediterranean diet. Scientific literature has repeatedly confirmed its beneficial role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory processes and cholesterol. To get the most out of it, the Italian nutritional guidelines recommend its daily consumption, albeit in moderate quantities to make the most of its high calorie content.