Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru. In Sicilian, "cosaruciaru" means "sweet thing". A historic cultivar dating back to the early 1900s, Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru were grown in the alluvial soils adjacent to the Modica-Scicli stream. The sweet notes of this legume make it special enough to be recognized as a Slow Food Presidia. Format: 400g. Production: Scicli, Ragusa. Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru, where "Cosaruciaru" means "Sweet Thing" in Sicilian, are highly appreciated in the kitchen for their sweet taste, perfect for delicious soups, salads, cold dishes, and for more exciting combinations! They are a Slow Food Presidia. History and Curiosities: Until the early 1900s, Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru were an important production for Sciclitani farmers. In the following decades, cultivation decreased due to low yield and the introduction of greenhouse crops. Since the 1970s, the casola cosaruciara was cultivated only by a few elderly farmers. In 2012, fortunately, six farmers invested in relaunching Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru, coming together in a producer consortium. The Cosaruciaru is a non-climbing annual plant with two production cycles, grown in the open field using traditional methods. It is harvested twice a year, in the spring-summer period and in autumn. The Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru harvested in the beautiful season are not sold but used as seeds for the following season. Between mid-October and November, the legumes intended for sale and consumption are harvested. What distinguishes Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru is the particular ivory-white coloration with small brown speckles around the hilum and, of course, its sweet flavor, which has earned it the name by which it is still called today. Characteristics: Type: Legume, Color: Ivory-white, small brown speckles around the hilum. Cultivation Technique: Manual. Properties: Rich in proteins and mineral salts. Certification: Slow Food Presidia, 100% Sustainable Agriculture. Suitable for vegans, excellent source of plant protein. Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru available online at emporiosicilia.it.
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Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru. In Sicilian, "cosaruciaru" means "sweet thing". A historic cultivar dating back to the early 1900s, Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru were grown in the alluvial soils adjacent to the Modica-Scicli stream. The sweet notes of this legume make it special enough to be recognized as a Slow Food Presidia. Format: 400g. Production: Scicli, Ragusa. Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru, where "Cosaruciaru" means "Sweet Thing" in Sicilian, are highly appreciated in the kitchen for their sweet taste, perfect for delicious soups, salads, cold dishes, and for more exciting combinations! They are a Slow Food Presidia. History and Curiosities: Until the early 1900s, Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru were an important production for Sciclitani farmers. In the following decades, cultivation decreased due to low yield and the introduction of greenhouse crops. Since the 1970s, the casola cosaruciara was cultivated only by a few elderly farmers. In 2012, fortunately, six farmers invested in relaunching Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru, coming together in a producer consortium. The Cosaruciaru is a non-climbing annual plant with two production cycles, grown in the open field using traditional methods. It is harvested twice a year, in the spring-summer period and in autumn. The Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru harvested in the beautiful season are not sold but used as seeds for the following season. Between mid-October and November, the legumes intended for sale and consumption are harvested. What distinguishes Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru is the particular ivory-white coloration with small brown speckles around the hilum and, of course, its sweet flavor, which has earned it the name by which it is still called today. Characteristics: Type: Legume, Color: Ivory-white, small brown speckles around the hilum. Cultivation Technique: Manual. Properties: Rich in proteins and mineral salts. Certification: Slow Food Presidia, 100% Sustainable Agriculture. Suitable for vegans, excellent source of plant protein. Sicilian Beans Cosaruciaru available online at emporiosicilia.it.
