Description
Leccino olive pâté with almonds, from Puglia.
Leccino is one of the most widespread Italian olive cultivars, with a mild, round flavour. Here the olives are washed, dried and pitted, then the flesh is blended with almonds and extra virgin olive oil into a smooth, dark brown cream, jarred and pasteurised at 102 °C. The ingredient list has three items: Leccino olives, extra virgin olive oil and almonds. The flavour balances the savoury depth of the olives with the sweet, toasted note of the almonds. Once opened, keep refrigerated at 4 °C and use within a few days.
For restaurants and chefs. The pâté brings a ready olive note to the pass with a single spoon. Spread it on bruschetta and crostini for the bread basket or the aperitivo, serve it with aged or fresh cheeses, or loosen it with pasta water to dress spaghetti and short pasta. It also lifts grilled fish and roasted meat as a quick condiment. The almonds give a rounder texture than a plain tapenade, which helps it stand out on a sharing board.
For specialty and Italian stores. Olive pâté is a familiar Mediterranean spread, and the almond version gives staff a simple story to tell at the counter: Leccino olives from Puglia, almonds, extra virgin olive oil and nothing else. It sells well next to crackers, taralli and cheeses, and it fits aperitivo and picnic baskets. The price per jar keeps it in impulse-purchase range, and with 36 months of shelf life from production it can be ordered by the case without pressure on dates.
Specs: 185 g, case of 6, shelf life 36 months, Puglia (Italy).
Allergens: almonds.
