Description
Mandarin chutney with the floral notes of Sicilian mandarins.
Sicilian mandarins (40%) give this chutney citrus and floral notes and a sweeter, more delicate and velvety profile than the lemon version. It is cooked with cane sugar, onions, white wine vinegar, chilli and salt, and set with fruit pectin. Il Giardino makes it on its family farm near Giarre, in eastern Sicily, with hand-picked seasonal fruit and no preservatives or artificial flavourings.
For restaurants and chefs. Pair it with succulent meats and roasts, from roast pork and duck to glazed ham. It also suits spiced and ethnic dishes such as curries, where the citrus and the touch of chilli round out the plate. For the cheese course the producer suggests semi-fat or semi-aged cheeses, mild or spicy, such as Monte Veronese di alpeggio and mountain malga cheeses.
For specialty and Italian stores. Mandarin chutney stands out among fruit preserves, and its softer, sweeter profile makes it an easy first chutney for customers. It works as a gift together with a selection of cheeses and as an add-on to roast meats in the holiday season. The hand-applied label and the Sicilian origin support a premium price point next to the cheese counter.
Format guidance: the 98 g jar suits tasting boards, gift sets and a first trial on the shelf. For roasts served to several covers, the 240 g jar is the better choice.
Specs: 98 g, case of 24, shelf life 12 months, vegan, Sicily (Italy).
Ingredients: cane sugar, mandarins (40%), onions, white wine vinegar, chilli, salt. Gelling agent: fruit pectin.
