Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an indigenous variety of the Sicilian territory. They feel rough to the touch and have an irregular shape reminiscent of a ram's head. This type of legume is rich in fiber and iron. A combination of taste and health! Format: 500 g. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an ancient cultivar typical of this territory. They are a typical legume of the province of Enna, rich in iron and with an intense flavor. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an ancient and endangered legume, making them particularly rare and precious, as this variety requires manual labor during production and can only be cultivated in small areas. They are grown in loose, iron-rich soil full of proteins, improving soil fertility. Production Location: the Enna Hills. The Enna Hills are part of that inland Sicilian area where cereals and legumes alternate with olive groves and orchards. In this territory, cold and humid in winter, hot and dry in summer, farmers have traditionally grown legumes passed down from generation to generation, such as the Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. Characteristics Origin: ITALY – LEONFORTE (EN). Weight and Packaging Type: 500g Bag. Ingredients: Dried white chickpeas. Appearance: whole seeds, small size, and yellowish color. Sensory characteristics: Odor, flavor, and color typical of the product. Consumption Method: Soak the chickpeas for 24 hours before cooking. Cooking time: 60 minutes. Primary packaging: Bag. Quality: Food-grade Polypropylene. Dimensions: 80x280+50. Secondary packaging: Cardboard. Dimensions in cm: 30 x 22 x 10. T.M.C. / expiration date: the expiration date is indicated on the back of the bag. Shelf life: 18 months from the packaging date. Production Lot indication method: The lot consists of five numbers, where the first three indicate the day of the year of packaging, while the last two indicate the year, and it is indicated on the back of the package. Storage method: Store in a cool, dry place. Transport method: ambient temperature. Transport occurs using closed, clean, dry vehicles free from unusual odors. The transported goods are positioned on pallets and protected with stretch film. Terre di Chiesa: Only Quality Legumes. Tradition synonymous with quality and genuineness, “Terre di Chiesa” is the project devised by the Mulinello Agricultural Company dedicated to the legumes of the Leonforte area. It is the brand that distinguishes the company's commitment to the protection and enhancement of this extraordinary heritage, that of legumes, typical products of the territory made according to the centuries-old peasant tradition that preserves their quality and genuineness. Terre di Chiesa is a leading company in the cultivation and marketing of the following products: black lentils, white lentils, broad beans, shelled fava beans, black chickpeas, white chickpeas, and cicerchia. Extraordinary and unique products with high protein content. Recipes with Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are a fundamental ingredient of local cuisine. The classic recipes are soup, enriched with local vegetables and flavored with basil or wild fennel, and pasta and chickpeas, even better if made with our Sicilian Ditalini! Try our super creamy Pasta and Chickpeas with the Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte!
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Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an indigenous variety of the Sicilian territory. They feel rough to the touch and have an irregular shape reminiscent of a ram's head. This type of legume is rich in fiber and iron. A combination of taste and health! Format: 500 g. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an ancient cultivar typical of this territory. They are a typical legume of the province of Enna, rich in iron and with an intense flavor. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are an ancient and endangered legume, making them particularly rare and precious, as this variety requires manual labor during production and can only be cultivated in small areas. They are grown in loose, iron-rich soil full of proteins, improving soil fertility. Production Location: the Enna Hills. The Enna Hills are part of that inland Sicilian area where cereals and legumes alternate with olive groves and orchards. In this territory, cold and humid in winter, hot and dry in summer, farmers have traditionally grown legumes passed down from generation to generation, such as the Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. Characteristics Origin: ITALY – LEONFORTE (EN). Weight and Packaging Type: 500g Bag. Ingredients: Dried white chickpeas. Appearance: whole seeds, small size, and yellowish color. Sensory characteristics: Odor, flavor, and color typical of the product. Consumption Method: Soak the chickpeas for 24 hours before cooking. Cooking time: 60 minutes. Primary packaging: Bag. Quality: Food-grade Polypropylene. Dimensions: 80x280+50. Secondary packaging: Cardboard. Dimensions in cm: 30 x 22 x 10. T.M.C. / expiration date: the expiration date is indicated on the back of the bag. Shelf life: 18 months from the packaging date. Production Lot indication method: The lot consists of five numbers, where the first three indicate the day of the year of packaging, while the last two indicate the year, and it is indicated on the back of the package. Storage method: Store in a cool, dry place. Transport method: ambient temperature. Transport occurs using closed, clean, dry vehicles free from unusual odors. The transported goods are positioned on pallets and protected with stretch film. Terre di Chiesa: Only Quality Legumes. Tradition synonymous with quality and genuineness, “Terre di Chiesa” is the project devised by the Mulinello Agricultural Company dedicated to the legumes of the Leonforte area. It is the brand that distinguishes the company's commitment to the protection and enhancement of this extraordinary heritage, that of legumes, typical products of the territory made according to the centuries-old peasant tradition that preserves their quality and genuineness. Terre di Chiesa is a leading company in the cultivation and marketing of the following products: black lentils, white lentils, broad beans, shelled fava beans, black chickpeas, white chickpeas, and cicerchia. Extraordinary and unique products with high protein content. Recipes with Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte. The Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte are a fundamental ingredient of local cuisine. The classic recipes are soup, enriched with local vegetables and flavored with basil or wild fennel, and pasta and chickpeas, even better if made with our Sicilian Ditalini! Try our super creamy Pasta and Chickpeas with the Sicilian White Chickpeas from Leonforte!
